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Gamedec - Definitive EditionVSThe Thaumaturge

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

Gamedec - Definitive Edition

Gamedec - Definitive Edition

Quality
74Popularity
25Value
56
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−94% $1.66
Buy Now
VS
The Thaumaturge

The Thaumaturge

Quality
67Popularity
29Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−89% $3.78
Buy Now

Winner

The Thaumaturge wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

6
Gamedec - Definitive Edition
6 of 15 metrics
The Thaumaturge
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.67 Wins
$3.78 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.66 Wins
$3.54 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
-89% -
Sales Frequency
24 price changes -
172 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
72/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
79% positive -
81.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K -
3.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
867 -
3.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
231 Wins
689 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 -
67 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.1K -
3.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
53 -
57 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2021 -
Mar 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleGamedec - Definitive Edition

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

MaybeThe Thaumaturge

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Gamedec - Definitive Edition
The Thaumaturge

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

Gamedec - Definitive Edition

Gamedec - Definitive Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $1.66Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1707% $29.99View
The Thaumaturge

The Thaumaturge

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $3.78Buy Now
Steam
Steam +224% $12.24View
GamersGate
GamersGate +826% $34.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +826% $34.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Gamedec - Definitive Edition

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

79% positive (1,098 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,098 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$1.66 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-29% player decline
5 concurrent players — niche audience

The Thaumaturge

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

82% positive (3,766 reviews) — mostly positive
3,766 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$3.78 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.40)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+7% player growth
48 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGamedec - Definitive EditionThe Thaumaturge
Release Date
September 16, 2021
March 4, 2024
Developers
Anshar Studios
Fool's Theory
Publishers
Anshar Publishing
11 bit studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
53
57

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Gamedec - Definitive Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i7 4770k / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 17 GB available space

The Thaumaturge

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6 core with 3,5 Ghz) or Intel i5-10400F (6 core with 2,9 Ghz)
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon 6700xt (12GB) or Nvidia RTX 3060 TI (8GB) or Intel Arc A770 16GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD. Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. Ultrawide screen supported.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Gamedec - Definitive Edition or The Thaumaturge?

The Thaumaturge won the comparison against Gamedec - Definitive Edition 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 Gamedec - Definitive Edition worth buying over The Thaumaturge?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 12:55 AM UTC

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