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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Grim Dawn

Grim Dawn

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
90Popularity
41Value
58
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈6d
-48% $13.07
Buy Now
VS
Last Epoch

Last Epoch

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
77Popularity
41Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$34.99
Buy Now

Winner

Grim Dawn wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

11
Grim Dawn
11 of 14 metrics
Last Epoch
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$13.07 Wins
$34.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.74 Wins
$27.99 -
Best Current Discount
-48% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
49 price changes Wins
15 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
80/100 -
Steam Review Score
93.7% positive Wins
76.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
89.5K -
106.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
83.8K Wins
81.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
5.7K Wins
24.6K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3.0K Wins
1.0K -
Steam Recommendations
88.9K -
106.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
185 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2016 -
Feb 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGrim Dawn

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeLast Epoch

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Grim Dawn
Last Epoch

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

Grim Dawn

Grim Dawn

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -48% $13.07Buy Now
Steam
Steam +91% $24.99View
Last Epoch

Last Epoch

1 Store
Steam
Steam$34.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Grim Dawn

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

94% positive (89,459 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
89,459 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$13.07 — reasonable price
48% off — decent discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

+9% player growth
3,162 concurrent players — solid base
89,459 total reviews — major title

Last Epoch

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

77% positive (106,105 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
106,105 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$34.99 — mid-range price
Historical low: $27.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-26% player decline
1,069 concurrent players — solid base
106,105 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGrim DawnLast Epoch
Release Date
February 25, 2016
February 21, 2024
Developers
Crate Entertainment
Eleventh Hour Games
Publishers
Crate Entertainment
Eleventh Hour Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
185

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Grim Dawn

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 / Windows 10
  • Processor: x86 compatible 3.2GHz or faster processor (Intel 4th generation core i-series or better)
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1.5GB NVIDIA GeForce 500 series or ATI Radeon 6000 series or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Last Epoch

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 6500 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6600-XT with 6GB+ GB of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 22 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD strongly recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Grim Dawn or Last Epoch?

Grim Dawn won the comparison against Last Epoch 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 Grim Dawn worth buying over Last Epoch?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 08:57 AM UTC

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