Section 13 vs Shadowgrounds
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shadowgrounds wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Shadowgrounds is $8.63 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Section 13 | Shadowgrounds |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 52 | 68 |
| Quality | 59 | 78 |
| Value | 67 | 71 |
| Popularity | 23 | 50 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.23 | $0.60 |
| Steam Review Score | 71.1% positive | 82.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Section 13 | Shadowgrounds |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 26, 2025 | May 8, 2006 |
| Developers | Ocean Drive Studio, Inc. | Frozenbyte |
| Publishers | Ocean Drive Studio, Inc., Kakao Games | Frozenbyte |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 x64 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 or AMD equivalent | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1070 or Radeon equivalent with 4GB VRAM | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Section 13 or Shadowgrounds?
Shadowgrounds won the comparison against Section 13 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 Section 13 worth buying over Shadowgrounds?
Based on the metrics, Shadowgrounds 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. Shadowgrounds currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:23 PM UTC