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Grim Fandango RemasteredVSThe Dig®

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

Grim Fandango Remastered

Grim Fandango Remastered

Quality
88Popularity
31Value
74
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 11 hours
−71% $4.42
Buy Now
VS
The Dig®

The Dig®

Quality
74Popularity
25Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−70% $1.78
Buy Now

Winner

Grim Fandango Remastered wins 10 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.

10
Grim Fandango Remastered
10 of 14 metrics
The Dig®
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.42 -
$1.98 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$1.78 Wins
Best Current Discount
-71% Wins
-67% -
Sales Frequency
81 price changes Wins
21 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
91% positive -
92.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
7.0K Wins
1.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.4K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
630 -
86 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
35 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
7.0K Wins
1.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
47 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2015 Wins
Jul 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGrim Fandango Remastered

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

MaybeThe Dig®

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Grim Fandango Remastered
The Dig®

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

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −71% $4.42Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +7% $4.73View
Steam
Steam +239% $14.99View
The Dig®

The Dig®

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −70% $1.78Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +158% $4.60View
Steam
Steam +237% $5.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Grim Fandango Remastered

Quality

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

91% positive (7,034 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
7,034 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.42 — very accessible price
71% off — solid discount
Historical low: $2.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-59% player drop
24 concurrent players — niche audience

The Dig®

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

92% positive (1,140 reviews) — very positive reception
1,140 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.78 — very accessible price
70% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGrim Fandango RemasteredThe Dig®
Release Date
January 26, 2015
July 8, 2009
Developers
Shiny Shoe, Double Fine Productions
LucasArts
Publishers
Double Fine Productions
LucasArts
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
MacOs, Windows
Achievements
47

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Grim Fandango Remastered or The Dig®?

Grim Fandango Remastered won the comparison against The Dig® 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 The Dig®?

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: Jul 18, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC

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