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9 KingsVSHillforts

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

9 Kings

9 Kings

StrategyEarly AccessRPGSingleplayerMultiplayer2D +15
Quality
75Popularity
35Value
76
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−63% $7.37
Buy
VS
Hillforts

Hillforts

Quality
60Popularity
13Value
50
SteamBest price· Steam
$7.99
Buy

Winner

9 Kings wins 11 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.

Buy on Kinguin
11
9 Kings
11 of 14 metrics
Hillforts
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.37 Wins
$7.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.91 -
$6.39 Wins
Best Current Discount
-63% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
139 price changes Wins
4 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
92.4% positive Wins
82.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
21.6K Wins
41 -
Positive Steam Reviews
19.9K Wins
34 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.6K -
7 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
956 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
21.5K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
54 Wins
14 -
Supported Languages
30 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
May 2025 -
Jul 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Maybe9 Kings

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

Wait for SaleHillforts

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
9 Kings
Hillforts

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

9 Kings

9 Kings

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −63% $7.37Buy
Steam
Steam +36% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +171% $19.99View
Hillforts

Hillforts

1 Store
Steam
Steam$7.99Buy

9 Kings

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

92% positive (21,532 reviews): very positive reception
21,532 reviews: large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$7.37: very accessible price
63% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($6.91)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 112% in recent days
1,290 concurrent players: solid base
21,532 total reviews: proven game with large community

Hillforts

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

83% positive (41 reviews): mostly positive
41 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$7.99: very accessible price
Historical low: $6.39: room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players up 150% in recent days
5 concurrent players: niche audience
Game details9 KingsHillforts
Release date
May 23, 2025
July 22, 2026
Developers
Sad Socket
Five Head Games
Publishers
Hooded Horse, Sidekick Publishing
Five Head Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows
Achievements
54
14

9 Kings

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3570 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-8300 (quad-core)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7750 (2 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Hillforts

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: 9 Kings or Hillforts?

9 Kings won the comparison against Hillforts 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 9 Kings worth buying over Hillforts?

Based on the metrics, 9 Kings 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. 9 Kings currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:07 PM UTC

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