Gloomwood vs Stygian: Outer Gods
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Gloomwood wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Stygian: Outer Gods is $3.66 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Gloomwood | Stygian: Outer Gods |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 61 | 48 |
| Quality | 76 | 64 |
| Value | 66 | 51 |
| Popularity | 31 | 22 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.56 | $3.90 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.1% positive | 79.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 29 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Gloomwood | Stygian: Outer Gods |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 5, 2022 | April 14, 2025 |
| Developers | Dillon Rogers, David Szymanski | Misterial Games |
| Publishers | New Blood Interactive | Fulqrum Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 GHz Quad Core Processor Or Higher | Intel i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060 Or Equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (10GB+ VRAM) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Gloomwood or Stygian: Outer Gods?
Gloomwood won the comparison against Stygian: Outer Gods 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 Gloomwood worth buying over Stygian: Outer Gods?
Based on the metrics, Gloomwood 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. Gloomwood currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC