A Hat in Time vs Sonic Lost World
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
A Hat in Time wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Sonic Lost World is $4.11 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | A Hat in Time | Sonic Lost World |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 75 | 56 |
| Quality | 91 | 56 |
| Value | 76 | 77 |
| Popularity | 37 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $10.80 | $6.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 98% positive | 64.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 140 | 13 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | A Hat in Time | Sonic Lost World |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 5, 2017 | November 2, 2015 |
| Developers | Gears for Breakfast | Sonic Team |
| Publishers | Gears for Breakfast | SEGA |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 64-bit only | Microsoft Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.5 GHz processor | Intel Core i5 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 @ 3.0 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB) / ATI Radeon HD 5850 (1GB) |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: A Hat in Time or Sonic Lost World?
A Hat in Time won the comparison against Sonic Lost World 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 Sonic Lost World?
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. Sonic Lost World currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC