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

Grim Fandango Remastered

Grim Fandango Remastered

Quality
88Popularity
31Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-78% $3.27
Buy Now
VS
Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

Quality
76Popularity
26Value
42
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
$2.99
Buy Now

Winner

Grim Fandango Remastered wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 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.

11
Grim Fandango Remastered
11 of 15 metrics
Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.27 -
$2.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$0.89 Wins
Best Current Discount
-78% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
57 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
91.1% positive -
95.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
7.0K Wins
1.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.3K Wins
1.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
622 -
72 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
24 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
6.9K Wins
1.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
47 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2015 Wins
Aug 2008 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItGrim Fandango Remastered

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

Wait for SaleOddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

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 Fandango Remastered
Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

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 Fandango Remastered

Grim Fandango Remastered

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -78% $3.27Buy Now
Steam
Steam +358% $14.99View
Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$2.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $2.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Grim Fandango Remastered

Quality

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

91% positive (6,959 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
6,959 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.27 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.99)

Popularity

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

-54% player drop
18 concurrent players — niche audience

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

95% positive (1,475 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1,475 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$2.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-12% minor player decrease
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGrim Fandango RemasteredOddworld: Abe's Exoddus®
Release Date
January 26, 2015
August 28, 2008
Developers
Shiny Shoe, Double Fine Productions
Oddworld Inhabitants
Publishers
Double Fine Productions
Oddworld Inhabitants
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
47

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Grim Fandango Remastered or Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®?

Grim Fandango Remastered won the comparison against Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus® 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 Fandango Remastered worth buying over Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:11 AM UTC

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