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

Grim Dawn

Grim Dawn

ActionIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerMultiplayerIsometric +14
Quality
90Popularity
42Value
60
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−53% $11.65
Buy
VS
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

ActionIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerMultiplayerIsometric +13
Quality
55Popularity
39Value
75
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 hour
−82% $3.64
Buy

Winner

Grim Dawn wins 11 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.

Buy on Kinguin
11
Grim Dawn
11 of 15 metrics
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.65 -
$3.64 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.49 -
$1.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-53% -
-82% Wins
Sales Frequency
96 price changes Wins
88 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
60/100 -
Steam Review Score
93.3% positive Wins
55.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
93.4K Wins
61.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
87.2K Wins
34.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
6.2K Wins
27.3K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4.6K Wins
41 -
Steam Recommendations
93.4K Wins
61.7K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
234 Wins
64 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2016 -
Feb 2020 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.

MaybeWolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Grim Dawn
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

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 −53% $11.65Buy
Steam
Steam +115% $24.99View
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −82% $3.64Buy
GamersGate
GamersGate +24% $4.50View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Grim Dawn

Quality

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

93% positive (93,378 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100: high marks from professional reviewers
93,378 reviews: very large sample

Value

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

$11.65: reasonable price
53% off: solid discount

Popularity

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

Players up 14% in recent days
5,901 concurrent players: solid base
115 new reviews: still being discovered
93,378 total reviews: major title

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

56% positive (61,874 reviews): mixed opinions
Metacritic 60/100: mixed reception from critics
61,874 reviews: very large sample

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$3.64: very accessible price
82% off: deep discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players down 17% in recent days
35 concurrent players: niche audience
61,874 total reviews: major title
Game detailsGrim DawnWolcen: Lords of Mayhem
Release date
February 25, 2016
February 13, 2020
Developers
Crate Entertainment
WOLCEN Studio
Publishers
Crate Entertainment
WOLCEN Studio
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
234
64

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

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-Bit SP1, Windows 8.1 64-Bit, Windows 10 64-Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770S 3.1 GHz / AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 18 GB available space
Which is better: Grim Dawn or Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem?

Grim Dawn won the comparison against Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem 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 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem?

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. Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC

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