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Gordian QuestVSUnion of Gnomes

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

Gordian Quest

Gordian Quest

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
87Popularity
30Value
94
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
in 1 day
−75% $5.07
Buy Now
VS
Union of Gnomes

Union of Gnomes

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
64Popularity
20Value
36
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−78% $3.31
Buy Now

Winner

Gordian Quest wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

10
Gordian Quest
10 of 15 metrics
Union of Gnomes
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.07 -
$3.31 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.88 Wins
$5.92 -
Best Current Discount
-75% -
-78% Wins
Sales Frequency
72 price changes -
86 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
88.9% positive Wins
81% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.2K Wins
273 -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.6K Wins
221 -
Negative Steam Reviews
581 -
52 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
37 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
5.2K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
56 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2022 -
May 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItGordian Quest

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Wait for SaleUnion of Gnomes

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Gordian Quest
Union of Gnomes

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

Gordian Quest

Gordian Quest

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −75% $5.07Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +294% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +294% $19.99View
Union of Gnomes

Union of Gnomes

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −78% $3.31Buy Now
Steam
Steam +353% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +353% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +353% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Gordian Quest

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

89% positive (5,226 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
5,226 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$5.07 — very accessible price
75% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +36% player growth
57 concurrent players — niche audience

Union of Gnomes

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (273 reviews) — mostly positive
273 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$3.31 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGordian QuestUnion of Gnomes
Release Date
June 23, 2022
May 29, 2025
Developers
Mixed Realms Pte Ltd, Swag Soft Holdings Pte Ltd
Hoolignomes
Publishers
Spiral Up Games, Mixed Realms Pte Ltd
HeroCraft PC
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
56

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Gordian Quest or Union of Gnomes?

Gordian Quest won the comparison against Union of Gnomes 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 Gordian Quest worth buying over Union of Gnomes?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 07:19 AM UTC

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