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Chrono ArkVSUnion of Gnomes

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Chrono Ark

Chrono Ark

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
73Popularity
33Value
47
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−20% $20.06
Buy Now
VS
Union of Gnomes

Union of Gnomes

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
64Popularity
39Value
67
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−68% $4.84
Buy Now

Winner

Chrono Ark wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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7
Chrono Ark
7 of 13 metrics
Union of Gnomes
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$20.06 -
$4.84 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$16.74 -
$5.92 Wins
Best Current Discount
-20% -
-68% Wins
Sales Frequency
48 price changes -
92 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
90.6% positive Wins
81% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
12.6K Wins
273 -
Positive Steam Reviews
11.4K Wins
221 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.2K -
52 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
131 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
12.6K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
40 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
May 2024 -
May 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeChrono Ark

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeUnion of Gnomes

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Chrono Ark
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

Chrono Ark

Chrono Ark

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −20% $20.06Buy Now
Steam
Steam +25% $24.99View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +40% $28.09View
Union of Gnomes

Union of Gnomes

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −68% $4.84Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +132% $11.24View
Steam
Steam +132% $11.24View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +210% $14.99View

Chrono Ark

Quality

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

91% positive (12,565 reviews) — very positive reception
12,565 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$20.06 — mid-range price
20% off — minor discount
Near historical low ($16.74)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-36% player decline
97 concurrent players — niche audience
12,565 total reviews — proven game with large community

Union of Gnomes

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (273 reviews) — mostly positive
273 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.84 — very accessible price
68% off — solid discount
Game DetailsChrono ArkUnion of Gnomes
Release Date
May 2, 2024
May 29, 2025
Developers
Al Fine
Hoolignomes
Publishers
Al Fine
HeroCraft PC
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
40
Which is better: Chrono Ark or Union of Gnomes?

Chrono Ark won the comparison against Union of Gnomes 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 Chrono Ark worth buying over Union of Gnomes?

Based on the metrics, Chrono Ark 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: Aug 9, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC

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