Styx: Master of Shadows vs Styx: Shards of Darkness
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Styx: Shards of Darkness wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Styx: Shards of Darkness is R$0.46 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Styx: Master of Shadows | Styx: Shards of Darkness |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 67 |
| Quality | 78 | 79 |
| Value | 80 | 76 |
| Popularity | 32 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 7.28 | R$ 6.82 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.5% positive | 84.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 33 | 44 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Styx: Master of Shadows | Styx: Shards of Darkness |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 7, 2014 | March 14, 2017 |
| Developers | Cyanide Studio | Cyanide Studio |
| Publishers | Nacon, Cyanide Studio | Nacon |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | AMD FX-8350 X8 (4,0 GHz)/Intel Core i7-4790 (3,6 GHz) |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 4 GB, AMD Radeon R9 390 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 11 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Styx: Master of Shadows or Styx: Shards of Darkness?
Styx: Shards of Darkness won the comparison against Styx: Master of Shadows 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 Styx: Master of Shadows worth buying over Styx: Shards of Darkness?
Based on the metrics, Styx: Shards of Darkness 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. Styx: Master of Shadows currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:14 PM UTC