Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive EditionVSShadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Better Deal· Steam
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
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.
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
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
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or AMD R9 280
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Recommended requirements may change during development.
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-8400 (hexa-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 1600 (hexa-core)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 (4 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 6500 XT (4 GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 28 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition or Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew?
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition and Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew 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 Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition worth buying over Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew?
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. Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:41 PM UTC