GRIME vs Salt and Sanctuary
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Salt and Sanctuary wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. GRIME is $0.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | GRIME | Salt and Sanctuary |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 61 | 75 |
| Quality | 83 | 87 |
| Value | 61 | 81 |
| Popularity | 30 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.99 | $2.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.6% positive | 89.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 31 | 75 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | GRIME | Salt and Sanctuary |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 2, 2021 | May 17, 2016 |
| Developers | Clover Bite | Ska Studios |
| Publishers | Akupara Games | Ska Studios |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 8 |
| Processor (minimum) | 7th Gen i5/3rd Gen Ryzen (or better) | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce 10 Series/Radeon RX400 Series (or better) | NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 MB available space | 2 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | SSD Recommended | Xbox360 Gamepad recommended |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: GRIME or Salt and Sanctuary?
Salt and Sanctuary won the comparison against GRIME 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 GRIME worth buying over Salt and Sanctuary?
Based on the metrics, Salt and Sanctuary 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. Salt and Sanctuary currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC