Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King vs Spark in the Dark
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Spark in the Dark wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King is R$36.86 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King | Spark in the Dark |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 59 |
| Quality | 64 | 70 |
| Value | 57 | 49 |
| Popularity | 45 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 23.13 | R$ 59.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 67.9% positive | 87.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 16 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplaceR$23.13−38%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplaceR$23.99−36%Buy 
Steam Official storeR$26.24−30%Buy Spark in the Dark
Side by side over time
Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten KingSpark in the Dark
Details and requirements
| Item | Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King | Spark in the Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 17, 2021 | April 7, 2026 |
| Developers | Redlock Studio | Stellar Fish |
| Publishers | Redlock Studio, Plug In Digital | Stellar Fish |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | IntelCore i5-7600 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | — |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Controller recommended | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King or Spark in the Dark?
Spark in the Dark won the comparison against Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King 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 Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King worth buying over Spark in the Dark?
Based on the metrics, Spark in the Dark 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. Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:05 PM UTC