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Chains of FreedomVSNemesis: Lockdown

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

Chains of Freedom

Chains of Freedom

ActionStrategyAdventure
Quality
64Popularity
22Value
47
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈27d
$24.99
Buy Now
VS
Nemesis: Lockdown

Nemesis: Lockdown

Quality
58Popularity
23Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$24.99
Buy Now

Winner

Nemesis: Lockdown wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 6 of 10 head-to-head metrics.

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

4
Chains of Freedom
4 of 10 metrics
Nemesis: Lockdown
6 of 10 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99
$24.99
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$7.49 Wins
Sales Frequency
10 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
80.1% positive Wins
70.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
482 -
706 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
386 -
495 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
96 Wins
211 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7
7
Steam Recommendations
0 -
702 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
35 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2025 Wins
May 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleChains of Freedom

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

Wait for SaleNemesis: Lockdown

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Chains of Freedom
Nemesis: Lockdown

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

Chains of Freedom

Chains of Freedom

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
Nemesis: Lockdown

Nemesis: Lockdown

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Chains of Freedom

Quality

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

80% positive (482 reviews) — mostly positive
482 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.

Player count surging +50%
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Nemesis: Lockdown

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

70% positive (706 reviews) — mostly positive
706 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$24.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +300%
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsChains of FreedomNemesis: Lockdown
Release Date
April 15, 2025
May 31, 2022
Developers
Nordcurrent
InterStudio
Publishers
Nordcurrent Labs
Awaken Realms
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
35

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Chains of Freedom

No PC requirements data available

Nemesis: Lockdown

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 4xxx / Intel Core i7 10gen
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 6gb / Radeon RX 590

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Chains of Freedom or Nemesis: Lockdown?

Nemesis: Lockdown won the comparison against Chains of Freedom 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 Chains of Freedom worth buying over Nemesis: Lockdown?

Based on the metrics, Nemesis: Lockdown 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. Chains of Freedom currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC

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