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A Hat in TimeVSRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart

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

A Hat in Time

A Hat in Time

Quality
91Popularity
37Value
76
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−63% $11.06
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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Quality
73Popularity
33Value
43
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−50% $29.77
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Winner

A Hat in Time wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

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A Hat in Time
11 of 15 metrics
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.06 Wins
$29.77 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.05 Wins
$23.99 -
Best Current Discount
-63% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
129 price changes Wins
14 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
98% positive Wins
90.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
42.8K Wins
11.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
42.0K Wins
10.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
867 Wins
1.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
121 -
158 Wins
Steam Recommendations
42.5K Wins
11.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
46 -
47 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages -
25 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2017 -
Jul 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItA Hat in Time

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

MaybeRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

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

A Hat in Time

A Hat in Time

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

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A Hat in Time

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

98% positive (42,827 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
42,827 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$11.06 — reasonable price
63% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($10.89)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-18% minor player decrease
51 concurrent players — niche audience
42,827 total reviews — proven game with large community

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

90% positive (11,483 reviews) — very positive reception
11,483 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$29.77 — mid-range price
50% off — solid discount
Historical low: $23.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-28% player decline
142 concurrent players — smaller but active
11,483 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsA Hat in TimeRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Release Date
October 5, 2017
July 26, 2023
Developers
Gears for Breakfast
Insomniac Games, Nixxes Software
Publishers
Gears for Breakfast
PlayStation Publishing LLC
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
46
47

A Hat in Time

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 64-bit only
  • Processor: 3.5 GHz processor
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (version 1909 or higher)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700
  • Storage: 75 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Required
Which is better: A Hat in Time or Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart?

A Hat in Time won the comparison against Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart 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 A Hat in Time worth buying over Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart?

Based on the metrics, A Hat in Time 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. A Hat in Time currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC

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