Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2) vs Legend of Grimrock
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Legend of Grimrock wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Legend of Grimrock is $7.34 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2) | Legend of Grimrock |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 44 | 69 |
| Quality | 57 | 89 |
| Value | 46 | 78 |
| Popularity | 23 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $2.65 |
| Steam Review Score | 68.1% positive | 93.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 29 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2)
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Details and requirements
| Item | Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2) | Legend of Grimrock |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 4, 2017 | April 11, 2012 |
| Developers | Cleveland Mark Blakemore | Almost Human Games |
| Publishers | Golden Era Games | Almost Human Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows Vista or Windows 7 |
| Memory (minimum) | 512 MB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Windows GDI | Graphics card supporting OpenGL 2.1 or later. ATI Radeon HD 2900 or NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or better. Shader Model 3.0 needs to be supported) |
| Storage (minimum) | 100 MB available space | — |
| Sound Card (minimum) | Windows Media Compatible | — |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2) or Legend of Grimrock?
Legend of Grimrock won the comparison against Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2) 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 Grimoire : Heralds of the Winged Exemplar (V2) worth buying over Legend of Grimrock?
Based on the metrics, Legend of Grimrock 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. Legend of Grimrock currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:40 PM UTC