Shardlight vs THE LONGING
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
THE LONGING wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Shardlight is $9.41 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shardlight | THE LONGING |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 59 |
| Quality | 82 | 87 |
| Value | 74 | 49 |
| Popularity | 46 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.58 | $14.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.5% positive | 92.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 41 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Shardlight | THE LONGING |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 8, 2016 | March 5, 2020 |
| Developers | Wadjet Eye Games | Studio Seufz |
| Publishers | Wadjet Eye Games | Application Systems Heidelberg |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows ME or higher | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Pentium or higher | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 64 MB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 640x400, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | — |
| Sound Card (minimum) | All DirectX-compatible sound cards | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shardlight or THE LONGING?
THE LONGING won the comparison against Shardlight 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 Shardlight worth buying over THE LONGING?
Based on the metrics, THE LONGING 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. Shardlight currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC