Rusty Lake: Roots vs Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rusty Lake: Roots wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Rusty Lake: Roots is $1.18 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Rusty Lake: Roots | Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 69 | 58 |
| Quality | 89 | 61 |
| Value | 66 | 71 |
| Popularity | 32 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.81 | $2.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 97% positive | 78.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 84 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Rusty Lake: Roots
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Rusty Lake: Roots | Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 20, 2016 | January 28, 2019 |
| Developers | Rusty Lake | Specialbit Studio |
| Publishers | Rusty Lake | Specialbit Studio |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows XP®, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 2Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2048 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 512 MB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 1500 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Rusty Lake: Roots or Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows?
Rusty Lake: Roots won the comparison against Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Rusty Lake: Roots worth buying over Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows?
Based on the metrics, Rusty Lake: Roots won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Stormhill Mystery: Family Shadows currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:31 PM UTC