Ember Knights vs Rotwood
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ember Knights wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Ember Knights is $20.77 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ember Knights | Rotwood |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 53 | 52 |
| Quality | 75 | 62 |
| Value | 40 | 46 |
| Popularity | 31 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.07 | $25.84 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.7% positive | 74.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 130 | 125 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ember Knights | Rotwood |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 18, 2023 | March 3, 2026 |
| Developers | Doom Turtle | Klei Entertainment |
| Publishers | Twin Sails Interactive | Klei Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Dual Core 2.8 GHz | Intel Core i5-7400 equivalent (4-core) |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better | 6GB VRAM NVIDIA GTX 1060 equivalent or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ember Knights or Rotwood?
Ember Knights won the comparison against Rotwood 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 Ember Knights worth buying over Rotwood?
Based on the metrics, Ember Knights 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. Rotwood currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:28 PM UTC