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

APE OUT

APE OUT

Quality
90Popularity
29Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−83% $2.54
Buy Now
VS
Hotline Miami

Hotline Miami

Quality
93Popularity
41Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−78% $2.24
Buy Now

Winner

Hotline Miami wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

5
APE OUT
5 of 14 metrics
Hotline Miami
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.54 -
$2.24 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.61 -
$1.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-83% Wins
-78% -
Sales Frequency
80 price changes Wins
71 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
94.5% positive -
96.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.7K -
107.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.5K -
104.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
201 Wins
3.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
935 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.6K -
105.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
23 -
35 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2019 Wins
Oct 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItAPE OUT

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Worth ItHotline Miami

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
APE OUT
Hotline Miami

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

APE OUT

APE OUT

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −83% $2.54Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +2% $2.60View
Steam
Steam +490% $14.99View
Hotline Miami

Hotline Miami

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −78% $2.24Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +9% $2.45View
Steam
Steam +346% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

APE OUT

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (3,683 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,683 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.54 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.52)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-60% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Hotline Miami

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

97% positive (107,647 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
107,647 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.24 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-60% player drop
542 concurrent players — smaller but active
194 new reviews — still being discovered
107,647 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAPE OUTHotline Miami
Release Date
February 28, 2019
October 23, 2012
Developers
Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch, Bennett Foddy
Dennaton Games
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
23
35

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

APE OUT

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 (2 * 3100) or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 550 Ti (1024 MB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Controller Recommended

Hotline Miami

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7
  • Processor:1.4GHz processor or faster
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:250 MB HD space
  • Additional:Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: APE OUT or Hotline Miami?

Hotline Miami won the comparison against APE OUT 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 APE OUT worth buying over Hotline Miami?

Based on the metrics, Hotline Miami 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. APE OUT currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC

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