GemCraft - Chasing Shadows vs GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
GemCraft - Chasing Shadows wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics. GemCraft - Chasing Shadows is $3.17 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | GemCraft - Chasing Shadows | GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 60 |
| Quality | 76 | 72 |
| Value | 64 | 72 |
| Popularity | 29 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.42 | $3.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.4% positive | 88.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 100 | 99 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
GemCraft - Chasing Shadows
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$0.42−96%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$0.51−95%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$1.29−87%Buy GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath
Side by side over time
GemCraft - Chasing ShadowsGemCraft - Frostborn Wrath
Details and requirements
| Item | GemCraft - Chasing Shadows | GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 30, 2015 | January 10, 2020 |
| Developers | Game in a Bottle | Game in a Bottle |
| Publishers | Armor Games Studios | Game in a Bottle |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3 or better | Intel Core i7 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4096 MB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Radeon HD / Geforce GTX grade graphics card | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 100 MB available space | 300 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: GemCraft - Chasing Shadows or GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath?
GemCraft - Chasing Shadows won the comparison against GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath 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 GemCraft - Chasing Shadows worth buying over GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath?
Based on the metrics, GemCraft - Chasing Shadows 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. GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:26 PM UTC