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Shadows of Forbidden GodsVSSolium Infernum

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

Shadows of Forbidden Gods

Shadows of Forbidden Gods

StrategySimulation
Quality
73Popularity
24Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-71% $5.88
Buy Now
VS
Solium Infernum

Solium Infernum

Quality
86Popularity
26Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$39.99
Buy Now

Winner

Solium Infernum wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

6
Shadows of Forbidden Gods
6 of 14 metrics
Solium Infernum
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.88 Wins
$39.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-71% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
44 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
91.9% positive Wins
88.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.0K -
1.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
937 -
1.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
83 Wins
176 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
16 -
17 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.0K -
1.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
35 -
48 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2023 -
Feb 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeShadows of Forbidden Gods

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeSolium Infernum

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Shadows of Forbidden Gods
Solium Infernum

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

Shadows of Forbidden Gods

Shadows of Forbidden Gods

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -71% $5.88Buy Now
Steam
Steam +240% $19.99View
Solium Infernum

Solium Infernum

1 Store
Steam
Steam$39.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Shadows of Forbidden Gods

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

92% positive (1,020 reviews) — very positive reception
1,020 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.88 — very accessible price
71% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

-9% minor player decrease
21 concurrent players — niche audience

Solium Infernum

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

88% positive (1,527 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,527 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$39.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-52% player drop
11 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsShadows of Forbidden GodsSolium Infernum
Release Date
July 15, 2023
February 22, 2024
Developers
Bobby Two Hands
League of Geeks
Publishers
Forbidden Oak Games Limited
League of Geeks
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
35
48

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Shadows of Forbidden Gods

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5-7400 or equivalent
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Solium Infernum

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-10400
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Benchmarked at 2560x1440, 60FPS, on 'High' Settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Shadows of Forbidden Gods or Solium Infernum?

Solium Infernum won the comparison against Shadows of Forbidden Gods 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 Shadows of Forbidden Gods worth buying over Solium Infernum?

Based on the metrics, Solium Infernum 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. Shadows of Forbidden Gods currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC

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