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APE OUTVSThe Hong Kong Massacre

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
The Hong Kong Massacre

The Hong Kong Massacre

Quality
69Popularity
26Value
33
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 18 hours
−86% $2.82
Buy Now

Winner

APE OUT wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
APE OUT
11 of 15 metrics
The Hong Kong Massacre
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)
$2.54 Wins
$2.82 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.61 -
$2.05 Wins
Best Current Discount
-83% -
-86% Wins
Sales Frequency
80 price changes -
95 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
68/100 -
Steam Review Score
94.5% positive Wins
73.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.7K Wins
1.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.5K Wins
1.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
201 Wins
439 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
22 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.6K Wins
1.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
23 Wins
19 -
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2019 Wins
Jan 2019 -
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.

Wait for SaleThe Hong Kong Massacre

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:
APE OUT
The Hong Kong Massacre

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
The Hong Kong Massacre

The Hong Kong Massacre

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −86% $2.82Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +16% $3.28View
GamersGate
GamersGate +42% $4.00View
Steam
Steam +609% $19.99View

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

The Hong Kong Massacre

Quality

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

74% positive (1,663 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 68/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,663 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$2.82 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +157%
18 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAPE OUTThe Hong Kong Massacre
Release Date
February 28, 2019
January 21, 2019
Developers
Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch, Bennett Foddy
VRESKI
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Untold Tales
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
23
19

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

The Hong Kong Massacre

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 x64
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: APE OUT or The Hong Kong Massacre?

APE OUT won the comparison against The Hong Kong Massacre 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 The Hong Kong Massacre?

Based on the metrics, APE OUT 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, 01:17 PM UTC

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