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Guardians of HolmeVSUnion of Gnomes

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Guardians of Holme

Guardians of Holme

StrategyIndieAdventure
Quality
56Popularity
17Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-64% $4.69
Buy Now
VS
Union of Gnomes

Union of Gnomes

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
64Popularity
39Value
98
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈1d
-89% $1.63
Buy Now

Winner

Union of Gnomes wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

3
Guardians of Holme
3 of 11 metrics
Union of Gnomes
8 of 11 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.69 -
$1.63 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.19 Wins
$5.92 -
Best Current Discount
-64% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
60 price changes -
69 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
72.5% positive -
80.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
120 -
270 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
87 -
218 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
33 Wins
52 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Dec 2023 -
May 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleGuardians of Holme

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItUnion of Gnomes

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Guardians of Holme
Union of Gnomes

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

Guardians of Holme

Guardians of Holme

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -64% $4.69Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +39% $6.50View
Steam
Steam +177% $12.99View
Union of Gnomes

Union of Gnomes

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $1.63Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +820% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +820% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +820% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Guardians of Holme

Quality

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

72% positive (120 reviews) — mostly positive
120 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$4.69 — very accessible price
64% off — solid discount
Historical low: $3.55 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Union of Gnomes

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (270 reviews) — mostly positive
270 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.63 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGuardians of HolmeUnion of Gnomes
Release Date
December 13, 2023
May 29, 2025
Developers
MossTech Studio
Hoolignomes
Publishers
indienova
HeroCraft PC
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Guardians of Holme or Union of Gnomes?

Union of Gnomes won the comparison against Guardians of Holme 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 Guardians of Holme worth buying over Union of Gnomes?

Based on the metrics, Union of Gnomes 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. Union of Gnomes currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:34 AM UTC

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