Static Dread: The Lighthouse vs The Test
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Static Dread: The Lighthouse wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Test is $0.21 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Static Dread: The Lighthouse | The Test |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 64 |
| Quality | 84 | 78 |
| Value | 96 | 47 |
| Popularity | 26 | 69 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.20 | $1.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.4% positive | 96.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Static Dread: The LighthouseThe Test
Details and requirements
| Item | Static Dread: The Lighthouse | The Test |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 6, 2025 | February 24, 2020 |
| Developers | solarsuit.games | Randumb Studios |
| Publishers | Polden Publishing | Randumb Studios |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows OS | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 or analogue | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce 1070 Ti or analogue | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Static Dread: The Lighthouse or The Test?
Static Dread: The Lighthouse won the comparison against The Test 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 Static Dread: The Lighthouse worth buying over The Test?
Based on the metrics, Static Dread: The Lighthouse 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. Static Dread: The Lighthouse currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC