Yomawari: Lost in the Dark vs Yomawari: Midnight Shadows
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Yomawari: Midnight Shadows wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Yomawari: Midnight Shadows is $27.61 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Yomawari: Lost in the Dark | Yomawari: Midnight Shadows |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 51 | 58 |
| Quality | 69 | 74 |
| Value | 53 | 66 |
| Popularity | 21 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.00 | $4.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.6% positive | 93.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 6 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Yomawari: Lost in the Dark
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Yomawari: Lost in the Dark | Yomawari: Midnight Shadows |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 25, 2022 | October 24, 2017 |
| Developers | Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. | Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. |
| Publishers | NIS America, Inc. | NIS America, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 | Windows 10/8.1/7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670 3.40GHz | Core i5-2400 3.10 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 570 | GeForce GTX 260 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 10 |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Yomawari: Lost in the Dark or Yomawari: Midnight Shadows?
Yomawari: Midnight Shadows won the comparison against Yomawari: Lost in the Dark 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 Yomawari: Lost in the Dark worth buying over Yomawari: Midnight Shadows?
Based on the metrics, Yomawari: Midnight Shadows 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. Yomawari: Midnight Shadows currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:54 PM UTC