SKALD: Against the Black Priory vs Vendir: Plague of Lies
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SKALD: Against the Black Priory wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics. SKALD: Against the Black Priory is $2.46 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | SKALD: Against the Black Priory | Vendir: Plague of Lies |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 50 | 54 |
| Quality | 75 | 60 |
| Value | 38 | 75 |
| Popularity | 29 | 20 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.79 | $5.25 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.6% positive | 74.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 24 | 2 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | SKALD: Against the Black Priory | Vendir: Plague of Lies |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 30, 2024 | May 30, 2024 |
| Developers | High North Studios AS | Early Morning Studio |
| Publishers | Raw Fury | Early Morning Studio |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7+ |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel 7th Gen or AMD equivalent | Intel i5 7200U / AMD Ryzen 3 2200U or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvida GTX Series 10 or equivalent onboard graphics | Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 (10GB+ of VRAM) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: SKALD: Against the Black Priory or Vendir: Plague of Lies?
SKALD: Against the Black Priory won the comparison against Vendir: Plague of Lies 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 SKALD: Against the Black Priory worth buying over Vendir: Plague of Lies?
Based on the metrics, SKALD: Against the Black Priory 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. Vendir: Plague of Lies currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:20 PM UTC