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FictorumVSGemSlasher

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

Fictorum

Fictorum

ActionIndieRPGSingleplayer3DFunny +14
Quality
70Popularity
25Value
40
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−51% $4.91
Buy
VS
GemSlasher

GemSlasher

Quality
—Popularity
—Value
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Scores are estimated for unreleased games

Winner

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

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Buy on Kinguin
12
Fictorum
12 of 15 metrics
GemSlasher
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.91 Wins
N/A -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.49 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-51% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
113 price changes Wins
0 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
64/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
78.4% positive Wins
N/A -
Total Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
0 -
Positive Steam Reviews
812 Wins
0 -
Negative Steam Reviews
224 -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
1.0K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
67 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 language -
20 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2017 -
Dec 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleFictorum

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

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Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Fictorum
GemSlasher

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

Fictorum

Fictorum

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −51% $4.91Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +2% $5.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +103% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +103% $9.99View
GemSlasher

GemSlasher

No deals available

Fictorum

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

78% positive (1,036 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 64/100: mixed reception from critics
1,036 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$4.91: very accessible price
51% off: solid discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players up 200% in recent days
3 concurrent players: niche audience

GemSlasher

No data available
Game detailsFictorumGemSlasher
Release date
August 9, 2017
December 1, 2026
Developers
Scraping Bottom Games
UneGames
Publishers
Scraping Bottom Games
UneGames
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
67
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Which is better: Fictorum or GemSlasher?

Fictorum won the comparison against GemSlasher 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 Fictorum worth buying over GemSlasher?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:09 AM UTC

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

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