Scars of Summer vs The Imperial Gatekeeper
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Imperial Gatekeeper wins 8 of 9 head-to-head metrics. The Imperial Gatekeeper is $7.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Scars of Summer | The Imperial Gatekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 46 | 48 |
| Quality | 62 | 65 |
| Value | 46 | 46 |
| Popularity | 25 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $12.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.7% positive | 79.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 20 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Scars of Summer
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Scars of Summer | The Imperial Gatekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 9, 2021 | September 2, 2022 |
| Developers | Shinachiku-castella | Tengsten |
| Publishers | Kagura Games | Kagura Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 7/8/8.1/10 | Windows® 7/8/8.1/10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2+ GHz Processor | 2+ GHz Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | OpenGL ES 2.0 hardware driver support required for WebGL acceleration. (AMD Catalyst 10.9, nVidia 358.50) | OpenGL ES 2.0 hardware driver support required for WebGL acceleration. (AMD Catalyst 10.9, nVidia 358.50) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Scars of Summer or The Imperial Gatekeeper?
The Imperial Gatekeeper won the comparison against Scars of Summer 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 Scars of Summer worth buying over The Imperial Gatekeeper?
Based on the metrics, The Imperial Gatekeeper 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:11 PM UTC