SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech vs Union of Gnomes
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech is $2.24 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech | Union of Gnomes |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 62 | 57 |
| Quality | 71 | 64 |
| Value | 79 | 61 |
| Popularity | 27 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.62 | $2.86 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.5% positive | 80.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$0.62−98%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$5.00−80%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$20.09−20%Buy 
Side by side over time
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of GilgamechUnion of Gnomes
Details and requirements
| Item | SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech | Union of Gnomes |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 31, 2019 | May 29, 2025 |
| Developers | Image & Form Games | Hoolignomes |
| Publishers | Thunderful Publishing | HeroCraft PC |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| Processor (minimum) | 2 GHz dual-core | 2.0 Ghz |
| Graphics (minimum) | Geforce GTX 660 / Radeon 7870 or better. | DirectX 9 Compatible GPU |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows® 7/10 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech or Union of Gnomes?
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech won the comparison against Union of Gnomes 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 SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech worth buying over Union of Gnomes?
Based on the metrics, SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech 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. SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:15 PM UTC