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Frankenstein: Master of DeathVSGrim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Frankenstein: Master of Death

Frankenstein: Master of Death

Quality
67Popularity
52Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-25% $3.74
Buy Now
VS
Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan

Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan

Quality
76Popularity
24Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-81% $2.82
Buy Now

Winner

Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

4
Frankenstein: Master of Death
4 of 12 metrics
Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan
8 of 12 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.74 -
$2.82 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.49 -
$2.18 Wins
Best Current Discount
-25% -
-81% Wins
Sales Frequency
46 price changes Wins
15 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
82.2% positive -
95.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.7K Wins
827 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
793 -
Negative Steam Reviews
302 -
34 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
1 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.7K Wins
822 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
20 -
29 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages
11 languages
Release Date
Mar 2015 -
Mar 2015 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeFrankenstein: Master of Death

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

MaybeGrim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Frankenstein: Master of Death
Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan

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

Frankenstein: Master of Death

Frankenstein: Master of Death

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -25% $3.74Buy Now
Steam
Steam +33% $4.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +33% $4.99View
Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan

Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -81% $2.82Buy Now
Steam
Steam +432% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Frankenstein: Master of Death

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

82% positive (1,696 reviews) — mostly positive
1,696 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.74 — very accessible price
25% off — modest discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-100% player drop

Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

96% positive (827 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
827 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$2.82 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.18 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +200%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFrankenstein: Master of DeathGrim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan
Release Date
March 9, 2015
March 26, 2015
Developers
Jetdogs Studios, Fineway Studios
Artifex Mundi
Publishers
Jetdogs Studios
Artifex Mundi
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
20
29

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Frankenstein: Master of Death

No PC requirements data available

Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Processor: 2 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Frankenstein: Master of Death or Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan?

Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan won the comparison against Frankenstein: Master of Death 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 Frankenstein: Master of Death worth buying over Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan?

Based on the metrics, Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan 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. Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:44 AM UTC

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