Grim Trials vs Hades II
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hades II wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Grim Trials is $23.29 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Grim Trials | Hades II |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 68 |
| Quality | 57 | 96 |
| Value | 76 | 49 |
| Popularity | 25 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.70 | $29.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.2% positive | 95.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 3.4K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Grim Trials | Hades II |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 19, 2026 | September 25, 2025 |
| Developers | Glory Jam | Supergiant Games |
| Publishers | Soft Source | Supergiant Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 or 11 | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-10400 / Ryzen 5 3600 | Quad Core 2.4ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 1660 6 GB / RX 6600 8 GB | GeForce RTX 2060, Radeon RX 5600 XT, or Intel Arc A580 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 7 GB available space | 11 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Grim Trials or Hades II?
Hades II won the comparison against Grim Trials 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 Trials worth buying over Hades II?
Based on the metrics, Hades II 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 Trials currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:03 PM UTC