South of Midnight vs The Darkest Tales
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Darkest Tales wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Darkest Tales is $32.51 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | South of Midnight | The Darkest Tales |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 54 | 60 |
| Quality | 76 | 68 |
| Value | 50 | 78 |
| Popularity | 30 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $34.99 | $2.48 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.1% positive | 69.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 37 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
South of MidnightThe Darkest Tales
Details and requirements
| Item | South of Midnight | The Darkest Tales |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 8, 2025 | October 13, 2022 |
| Developers | Compulsion Games | Trinity Team |
| Publishers | Compulsion Games | 101XP |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD 1600X / Intel i5-7600K | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD RX 6600 / Nvidia RTX 2060 / Intel Arc A580 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: South of Midnight or The Darkest Tales?
The Darkest Tales won the comparison against South of Midnight 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 South of Midnight worth buying over The Darkest Tales?
Based on the metrics, The Darkest Tales 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 Darkest Tales currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC