The Divine Invasion vs The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Divine Invasion wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Divine Invasion is $3.27 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Divine Invasion | The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 57 | 48 |
| Quality | 65 | 40 |
| Value | 57 | 72 |
| Popularity | 46 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.04 | $4.30 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.8% positive | 41.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
The Divine Invasion
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.04−93%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$1.13−92%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.36−91%Buy The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™
Side by side over time
The Divine InvasionThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum™
Details and requirements
| Item | The Divine Invasion | The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 3, 2021 | May 25, 2023 |
| Developers | Whale Rock Games | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Publishers | Whale Rock Games | Daedalic Entertainment, Nacon |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 7, 8, 10 (x64) | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel core i5 | Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, 8GB (with DLSS Quality Setting) / AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, 12GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 21 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Divine Invasion or The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™?
The Divine Invasion won the comparison against The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™ 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 The Divine Invasion worth buying over The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™?
Based on the metrics, The Divine Invasion 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 Lord of the Rings: Gollum™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:19 PM UTC