Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong vs Within Skerry
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong is $1.62 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong | Within Skerry |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 55 |
| Quality | 54 | 62 |
| Value | 99 | 59 |
| Popularity | 23 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.58 | $3.20 |
| Steam Review Score | 64.4% positive | 78.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong
Green Man Gaming Cheapest Authorized reseller$1.58−92%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$5.19−74%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$19.91−0%Buy 
Side by side over time
Vampire: The Masquerade – SwansongWithin Skerry
Details and requirements
| Item | Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong | Within Skerry |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 30, 2023 | February 8, 2022 |
| Developers | Big Bad Wolf | Stanislaw Truchowski |
| Publishers | Nacon | TurnVex |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-3470, 3.20GHz or AMD FX 6300 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 23 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong or Within Skerry?
Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong won the comparison against Within Skerry 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 Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong worth buying over Within Skerry?
Based on the metrics, Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong 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. Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:40 PM UTC