Shadows Over Loathing vs The Nameless: Slay Dragon
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shadows Over Loathing wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Nameless: Slay Dragon is $5.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shadows Over Loathing | The Nameless: Slay Dragon |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 58 | 52 |
| Quality | 91 | 73 |
| Value | 47 | 49 |
| Popularity | 28 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $22.99 | $17.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.8% positive | 91.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 27 | 11 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Shadows Over Loathing | The Nameless: Slay Dragon |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 11, 2022 | September 26, 2024 |
| Developers | Asymmetric | The Nameless Epic |
| Publishers | Asymmetric | WhisperGames |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 SP1+ | WINDOWS10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.3 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo or better | Intel Core i3 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1 GB card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities | GeForce GTX960+ |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shadows Over Loathing or The Nameless: Slay Dragon?
Shadows Over Loathing 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 Shadows Over Loathing worth buying over The Nameless: Slay Dragon?
Based on the metrics, Shadows Over Loathing 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. The Nameless: Slay Dragon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC