Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink vs Grim Legends 3: The Dark City
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Grim Legends 3: The Dark City wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink is $2.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink | Grim Legends 3: The Dark City |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 62 | 59 |
| Quality | 72 | 73 |
| Value | 80 | 72 |
| Popularity | 23 | 22 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.26 | $3.36 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.8% positive | 91.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink | Grim Legends 3: The Dark City |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 24, 2014 | June 2, 2016 |
| Developers | Artifex Mundi | Artifex Mundi |
| Publishers | Artifex Mundi | Artifex Mundi |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 256 MB VRAM | 512 MB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | Version 9.0b |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink or Grim Legends 3: The Dark City?
Grim Legends 3: The Dark City won the comparison against Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink 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 Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink worth buying over Grim Legends 3: The Dark City?
Based on the metrics, Grim Legends 3: The Dark City 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. Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC