GemCraft - Chasing Shadows vs Infested Planet
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
GemCraft - Chasing Shadows wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. GemCraft - Chasing Shadows is R$2.85 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | GemCraft - Chasing Shadows | Infested Planet |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 68 |
| Quality | 76 | 86 |
| Value | 78 | 73 |
| Popularity | 29 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 2.10 | R$ 4.95 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.4% positive | 94.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 100 | 8 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | GemCraft - Chasing Shadows | Infested Planet |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 30, 2015 | March 6, 2014 |
| Developers | Game in a Bottle | Rocket Bear Games |
| Publishers | Armor Games Studios | Rocket Bear Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3 or better | 2.4 GHz Quad Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 4096 MB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Radeon HD / Geforce GTX grade graphics card | 1024MB OpenGL 2.1 Compartible |
| Storage (minimum) | 100 MB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: GemCraft - Chasing Shadows or Infested Planet?
GemCraft - Chasing Shadows won the comparison against Infested Planet 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 Infested Planet?
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 - Chasing Shadows currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:24 PM UTC