9 Clues 2: The WardVSGrim Legends 3: The Dark City
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
9 Clues 2: The Ward
Better Deal· Kinguin
Grim Legends 3: The Dark City
Better Deal· KinguinToo Close to Call
These games are very evenly matched across all metrics
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
9 Clues 2: The Ward
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Grim Legends 3: The Dark City
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
9 Clues 2: The Ward
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
- Processor: 2 GHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 256 MB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Grim Legends 3: The Dark City
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
- Processor: 2.5 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0b
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: 9 Clues 2: The Ward or Grim Legends 3: The Dark City?
9 Clues 2: The Ward and Grim Legends 3: The Dark City are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.
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 9 Clues 2: The Ward worth buying over Grim Legends 3: The Dark City?
Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Grim Legends 3: The Dark City currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:44 AM UTC