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The DescendantVSThe Uncertain: Last Quiet Day

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

The Descendant

The Descendant

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
66Popularity
23Value
33
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−95% $0.70
Buy Now
VS
The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day

The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day

Quality
62Popularity
26Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 6 days
−96% $0.39
Buy Now

Winner

The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

5
The Descendant
5 of 15 metrics
The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.70 -
$0.39 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.67 -
$0.17 Wins
Best Current Discount
-95% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
16 price changes -
76 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
59/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
77.1% positive Wins
75.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
590 -
1.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
455 -
1.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
135 Wins
402 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
589 -
1.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 Wins
32 -
Supported Languages
5 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2016 -
Sep 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleThe Descendant

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeThe Uncertain: Last Quiet Day

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
The Descendant
The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

The Descendant

The Descendant

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $0.70Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2041% $14.99View
The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day

The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $0.39Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2462% $9.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2462% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

The Descendant

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (590 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 59/100 — mixed reception from critics
590 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$0.70 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.67)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Strong +29% player growth
9 concurrent players — niche audience

The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

76% positive (1,670 reviews) — mostly positive
1,670 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$0.39 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe DescendantThe Uncertain: Last Quiet Day
Release Date
March 24, 2016
September 22, 2016
Developers
Gaming Corps AB
ComonGames
Publishers
Microids, Microids Indie
ComonGames
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
50
32

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Descendant

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel i5 2.5GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia 500 series or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 x64 and UP
  • Processor: Intel i5 processor or higher / AMD Phenom II X6 or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 9xx or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Descendant or The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day?

The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day won the comparison against The Descendant 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 The Descendant worth buying over The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day?

Based on the metrics, The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day 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 Uncertain: Last Quiet Day currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 23, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC

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