Shadows of Doubt vs The friends of Ringo Ishikawa
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shadows of Doubt wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics. The friends of Ringo Ishikawa is $3.16 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shadows of Doubt | The friends of Ringo Ishikawa |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 61 |
| Quality | 68 | 72 |
| Value | 69 | 75 |
| Popularity | 34 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.81 | $3.65 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.4% positive | 89.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 220 | 20 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Shadows of Doubt | The friends of Ringo Ishikawa |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 26, 2024 | May 17, 2018 |
| Developers | ColePowered Games | yeo |
| Publishers | Fireshine Games | yeo |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 or newer | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel 9th Gen i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 3060 or Radeon RX 5700 XT | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shadows of Doubt or The friends of Ringo Ishikawa?
Shadows of Doubt won the comparison against The friends of Ringo Ishikawa 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 Shadows of Doubt worth buying over The friends of Ringo Ishikawa?
Based on the metrics, Shadows of Doubt 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. The friends of Ringo Ishikawa currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:31 PM UTC