Back to browse

GriftlandsVSUnion of Gnomes

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

Griftlands

Griftlands

Quality
90Popularity
33Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 6 hours
−95% $0.96
Buy Now
VS
Union of Gnomes

Union of Gnomes

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

Winner

Griftlands wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

12
Griftlands
12 of 15 metrics
Union of Gnomes
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.96 Wins
$3.31 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.52 Wins
$5.92 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-78% -
Sales Frequency
31 price changes -
86 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93.8% positive Wins
81% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
13.4K Wins
273 -
Positive Steam Reviews
12.6K Wins
221 -
Negative Steam Reviews
833 -
52 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
49 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
13.3K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
13 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2021 -
May 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItGriftlands

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:
Griftlands
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

Griftlands

Griftlands

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $0.96Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1982% $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

Griftlands

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (13,398 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
13,398 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$0.96 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+12% player growth
58 concurrent players — niche audience
13,398 total reviews — proven game with large community

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 DetailsGriftlandsUnion of Gnomes
Release Date
June 1, 2021
May 29, 2025
Developers
Klei Entertainment
Hoolignomes
Publishers
Klei Entertainment
HeroCraft PC
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
13

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Griftlands

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Dual Core 2 GHz (64 bit)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 970 (Dedicated 4GB AMD or NVIDIA equivalent)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Union of Gnomes

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Griftlands or Union of Gnomes?

Griftlands 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 Griftlands worth buying over Union of Gnomes?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:38 AM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio© 2026

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.