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Card-en-CielVSUnion of Gnomes

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Card-en-Ciel

Card-en-Ciel

Quality
72Popularity
24Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈13d
$24.99
Buy Now
VS
Union of Gnomes

Union of Gnomes

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
64Popularity
39Value
98
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈1d
-89% $1.63
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Card-en-Ciel
7 of 14 metrics
Union of Gnomes
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99 -
$1.63 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$16.24 -
$5.92 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
13 price changes -
69 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
91.1% positive Wins
80.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
820 Wins
270 -
Positive Steam Reviews
747 Wins
218 -
Negative Steam Reviews
73 -
52 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
11 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
804 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
52 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2024 -
May 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCard-en-Ciel

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

Worth ItUnion of Gnomes

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Card-en-Ciel
Union of Gnomes

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

Card-en-Ciel

Card-en-Ciel

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
Union of Gnomes

Union of Gnomes

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $1.63Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +820% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +820% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +820% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Card-en-Ciel

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

91% positive (820 reviews) — very positive reception
820 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$24.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-59% player drop
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Union of Gnomes

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (270 reviews) — mostly positive
270 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.63 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCard-en-CielUnion of Gnomes
Release Date
October 23, 2024
May 29, 2025
Developers
INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Hoolignomes
Publishers
INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
HeroCraft PC
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
52

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Card-en-Ciel

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
  • Additional Notes: An internet connection is required for PvP and daily/weekly dungeons.

Union of Gnomes

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Card-en-Ciel or Union of Gnomes?

Card-en-Ciel and Union of Gnomes 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 Card-en-Ciel worth buying over Union of Gnomes?

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. Union of Gnomes currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:32 AM UTC

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