Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew vs Vendir: Plague of Lies
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 $4.05 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 | Vendir: Plague of Lies |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 71 | 54 |
| Quality | 89 | 60 |
| Value | 83 | 75 |
| Popularity | 30 | 20 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.20 | $5.25 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.3% positive | 74.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 130 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed CrewVendir: Plague of Lies
Details and requirements
| Item | Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew | Vendir: Plague of Lies |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 17, 2023 | May 30, 2024 |
| Developers | Mimimi Games | Early Morning Studio |
| Publishers | Hooded Horse, Mimimi Games | Early Morning Studio |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 11 (64-bit) | Windows 7+ |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-8400 (hexa-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 1600 (hexa-core) | Intel i5 7200U / AMD Ryzen 3 2200U or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 (4 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 6500 XT (4 GB) | Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 (10GB+ of VRAM) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 28 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew or Vendir: Plague of Lies?
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew won the comparison against Vendir: Plague of Lies 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 Vendir: Plague of Lies?
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, 03:20 PM UTC