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FEZVSGRIS

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

FEZ

FEZ

Quality
93Popularity
33Value
65
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
−50% $4.99
Buy Now
VS
GRIS

GRIS

Quality
92Popularity
40Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 4 days
−80% $2.98
Buy Now

Winner

GRIS wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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FEZ
3 of 15 metrics
GRIS
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.29 -
$2.98 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.88 -
$2.63 Wins
Best Current Discount
-37% -
-80% Wins
Sales Frequency
104 price changes Wins
71 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
91/100 Wins
84/100 -
Steam Review Score
93.2% positive -
96.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
11.6K -
83.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
10.8K -
80.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
790 Wins
3.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
24 -
84 Wins
Steam Recommendations
11.6K -
81.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
12 -
17 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2013 -
Dec 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeFEZ

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

Worth ItGRIS

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
FEZ
GRIS

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

FEZ

FEZ

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −50% $4.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +26% $6.29View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +30% $6.47View
GRIS

GRIS

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $2.98Buy Now
Steam
Steam$14.99View

FEZ

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

93% positive (11,620 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 91/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
11,620 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.99 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($4.45)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +75%
42 concurrent players — niche audience
11,620 total reviews — proven game with large community

GRIS

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

96% positive (83,456 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
83,456 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.98 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.57)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-32% player decline
60 concurrent players — niche audience
83,456 total reviews — major title
Game DetailsFEZGRIS
Release Date
May 1, 2013
December 13, 2018
Developers
Polytron Corporation
Nomada Studio
Publishers
Trapdoor
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
12
17

FEZ

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows 7
  • Memory:4 GB RAM
  • Graphics:nVidia GeForce GT 240 or better
  • Additional:See for details on Intel HD Graphics support, not all models are supported. Latest graphics drivers are required to maximize OpenGL feature compatibility.

GRIS

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: FEZ or GRIS?

GRIS won the comparison against FEZ 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 FEZ worth buying over GRIS?

Based on the metrics, GRIS 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. GRIS currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC

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