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Grim DawnVSPagan: Absent Gods

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

Grim Dawn

Grim Dawn

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
90Popularity
41Value
62
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈24d
-80% $4.99
Buy Now
VS
Pagan: Absent Gods

Pagan: Absent Gods

Quality
51Popularity
55Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Grim Dawn wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

13
Grim Dawn
13 of 15 metrics
Pagan: Absent Gods
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.74 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
45 price changes Wins
9 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
64/100 -
Steam Review Score
93.7% positive Wins
49.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
89.3K Wins
2.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
83.7K Wins
1.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
5.7K -
1.3K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2.6K Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
88.9K Wins
2.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
185 Wins
123 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2016 -
Aug 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItGrim Dawn

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Wait for SalePagan: Absent Gods

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Grim Dawn
Pagan: Absent Gods

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
Steam
Steam -80% $4.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +114% $10.68View
Pagan: Absent Gods

Pagan: Absent Gods

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy 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 (89,349 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
89,349 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Strong +32% player growth
2,735 concurrent players — solid base
127 new reviews — still being discovered
89,349 total reviews — major title

Pagan: Absent Gods

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

50% positive (2,504 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 64/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,504 reviews — solid data foundation

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGrim DawnPagan: Absent Gods
Release Date
February 25, 2016
August 26, 2019
Developers
Crate Entertainment
Mad Head Games
Publishers
Crate Entertainment
Mad Head Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
185
123

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

Pagan: Absent Gods

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1/Windows 10
  • Processor: x64-compatible, quad core, 3.2GHz or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon™ RX560 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Grim Dawn or Pagan: Absent Gods?

Grim Dawn won the comparison against Pagan: Absent 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 Grim Dawn worth buying over Pagan: Absent Gods?

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 4, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC

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