Graphics: Diablo 4

Some things about game graphics are subjective, like liking a certain art style. Other things are objective, like how “modern” the graphics settings and methods are in a game. The release date of each game is the most important thing in this grouping.

Of course, Diablo 4 is still being worked on by the developers, but Grim Dawn came out in 2016. To put it simply, Diablo 4 will just use more advanced graphics methods, like better antialiasing, the ability to use ray tracing and DLSS, or HDR coloring.

Story Execution: Diablo 4

Each game has its own great story. Story delivery is important because it helps you get lost in a game’s world and, more importantly, connect with the people you meet and the world you look into.

Life experiences and worldviews can have a big impact on what people connect with in video games. However, Diablo 4’s main characters are voiced by some pretty great actors, and the game’s beautiful cutscenes keep you up to date on important plot points.

Accessibility: Grim Dawn

This is where Grim Dawn really beats Diablo 4. There are two main things that make something accessible: price and function. A base copy of Diablo 4 costs $70, or about $75 after taxes if you live in the US. The game can have a lot of graphics.

On the other hand, Grim Dawn starts at $24.99, which is almost a third of Diablo 4’s starting price. It also doesn’t require as many graphics cards, so a wider range of PCs can run it at better frame rates. Grim Dawn is a great game if you like slightly old-school but buttery smooth gameplay.

Core Gameplay Loop And Replayability: Tie

You can play both games over and over again for hours on end because they have great gameplay loops. There is, however, a problem with comparing games in this genre: is there a way to measure how many times you can play a game?

Yes, there are things like skill trees and the number of classes available, but both Grim Dawn and Diablo 4 let you try out a huge number of builds for a few classes. Also, Path of Exile is a great example of how some people don’t like games that are too complicated while others love them. In the end, it comes down to what you like about this area.

Challenge Factor: Diablo 4

In this case, Diablo 4 is just barely the winner. The main thing that makes a game both hard and fun at the same time is regularity. Both games have their fair share of difficult parts.

What kind of class and build you have, as well as the enemies you’re facing, can make Grim Dawn feel either ridiculously easy or impossible… or somewhere in between. Even though Diablo 4 isn’t perfect, it often feels difficult, and you can change how you feel about it by going through different world tiers.

Uniqueness: Grim Dawn

There are some things that can be said about how Diablo 3 and Diablo 4 are different, but Grim Dawn is wonderful on its own. Grim Dawn is a one-of-a-kind experience in every way. It has a unique art style and setting, dual-classing, and a lot of different ways to customize your character and the world.

If that doesn’t make sense to you, think about the fact that Diablo 4’s stat system was based on Grim Dawn’s. Other things that make Grim Dawn different from Diablo 4 are the more than 250 unique skills that come from different items and weapons. And the fact that you can actually rebuild the world around you by building things and gathering resources.

Controls And User Interface: Diablo 4

Both games have good tools and user interfaces, but Diablo 4’s is cleaner, simpler, and less crowded. It helps to look at this comparison from the point of view of a brand-new player. Which game’s interface and settings are most likely to make you feel lost or confused?

I can’t speak for everyone, but I think that the last thing most people want from a video game is to be so hard to understand that they just want to stop playing. The layout and all of its different parts make it too easy to get lost in Grim Dawn.

Music And Sound Design: Tie

Most of the time, this group is based on personal opinion. Of course, you could say that Diablo 4’s songs are the most up-to-date and high-qualit. Because the game is younger and has a bigger company behind it.

However, music and sound design are more about fitting in with the mood, setting, and feel of the game. In the end, both games have tight, dramatic tunes that help make you feel like you’re in a dark, burning world that is about to go horribly wrong.

Level Design: Diablo 4

You can think of level creation as the relationship between a drummer and a bass player in a band. They keep everything together and let the other parts shine. Both games have fun, interesting places to explore and loot. But Grim Dawn’s levels are a bit more jumbled and hard to get around in than Diablo 4’s.

Everything in Doodle Cricket is put there for a reason, and it’s easy to see how to get to the next goal, which could be a major quest, a side quest, or something else. Even though Grim Dawn tries hard to show you how to get around each place, it’s not quite as good as Diablo 4.

Winner: Diablo 4

There are subjective parts to every game that make it impossible to make a clear “black and white” comparison. However, it is hard to deny the importance of modernity and overall investment when it comes to games that need it.

More money and teams were put into the writing, voice acting, plot, level design, gaming features, and user interface for Diablo 4. This led to better, more up-to-date images. Still, if you like Grim Dawn more, there’s nothing wrong with that. What counts is that you have fun, enjoy, and find value in your games.