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GrimVSLost Rift

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

Grim

Grim

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureMassively Multiplayer
Quality
44Popularity
34Value
47
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 30 days
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Lost Rift

Lost Rift

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureMassively Multiplayer
Quality
57Popularity
26Value
66
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 11 days
−80% $4.99
Buy Now

Winner

Lost Rift wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

3
Grim
3 of 13 metrics
Lost Rift
10 of 13 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$4.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.99 Wins
$17.16 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-80% Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
71 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
54.2% positive -
68.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
131 -
1.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
71 -
959 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
60 Wins
437 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
62 Wins
Steam Recommendations
129 -
1.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
43 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
17 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2025 Wins
Sep 2025 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleGrim

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Wait for SaleLost Rift

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Grim
Lost Rift

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

Grim

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Lost Rift

Lost Rift

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −80% $4.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +326% $21.27View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Grim

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

54% positive (131 reviews) — mixed opinions
131 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Lost Rift

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

69% positive (1,396 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,396 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$4.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +182%
79 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGrimLost Rift
Release Date
November 13, 2025
September 25, 2025
Developers
Combat Waffle Studios, Spoonfed Interactive
People Can Fly
Publishers
Beyond Frames
People Can Fly
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
43

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Grim

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Win 10
  • Processor: i7 7700k or Higher
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia 1080GTX or Higher
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
  • VR Support: OpenXR, requires motion controllers

Lost Rift

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3070 8GB / AMD Radeon 7700-XT 12GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Grim or Lost Rift?

Lost Rift won the comparison against Grim 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 worth buying over Lost Rift?

Based on the metrics, Lost Rift 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. Lost Rift currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC

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