Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew vs The Nameless: Slay Dragon
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is $16.79 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew | The Nameless: Slay Dragon |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 71 | 52 |
| Quality | 89 | 73 |
| Value | 83 | 49 |
| Popularity | 30 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.20 | $17.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.3% positive | 91.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 130 | 13 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.20−97%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$2.69−93%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$39.99Buy The Nameless: Slay Dragon
Side by side over time
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed CrewThe Nameless: Slay Dragon
Details and requirements
| Item | Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew | The Nameless: Slay Dragon |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 17, 2023 | September 26, 2024 |
| Developers | Mimimi Games | The Nameless Epic |
| Publishers | Hooded Horse, Mimimi Games | WhisperGames |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 11 (64-bit) | WINDOWS10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-8400 (hexa-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 1600 (hexa-core) | Intel Core i3 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 (4 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 6500 XT (4 GB) | GeForce GTX960+ |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 28 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew or The Nameless: Slay Dragon?
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew won the comparison against The Nameless: Slay Dragon 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 Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew worth buying over The Nameless: Slay Dragon?
Based on the metrics, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew 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. Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:45 PM UTC