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

Band of Mercenaries

Band of Mercenaries

ActionEarly AccessAdventurePvPNonlinear2D Platformer +14
Quality
28Popularity
5Value
52
SteamBest price· Steam
$19.99
Buy
VS
Scarlet Hollow

Scarlet Hollow

CasualIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPGLore-RichStory RichHorror +14
Quality
96Popularity
30Value
65
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
−29% $21.15
Buy

Winner

Scarlet Hollow wins 9 of 15 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 GAMIVO
6
Band of Mercenaries
6 of 15 metrics
Scarlet Hollow
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 Wins
$21.15 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$17.99 Wins
$18.74 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-29% Wins
Sales Frequency
2 price changes -
155 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
91/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
100% positive Wins
97.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1 -
4.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1 -
4.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
0 Wins
103 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
78 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
4.9K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
12 -
221 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Sep 2026 Wins
Jun 2021 -
GameValio recommendation
Skip ThisBand of Mercenaries

Not the right time for this one: better alternatives or a better price are likely out there.

MaybeScarlet Hollow

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Band of Mercenaries
Scarlet Hollow

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

Band of Mercenaries

Band of Mercenaries

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy
Scarlet Hollow

Scarlet Hollow

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −29% $21.15Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +5% $22.13View
Steam
Steam +42% $29.99View

Band of Mercenaries

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience: consistent negative feedback.

100% positive (1 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
1 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.99: reasonable price
Near historical low ($17.99)

Scarlet Hollow

Quality

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

98% positive (4,909 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 91/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
4,909 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$21.15: mid-range price
29% off: modest discount
Near historical low ($18.74)

Popularity

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

Players down 40% in recent days
53 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsBand of MercenariesScarlet Hollow
Release date
September 30, 2026
June 11, 2021
Developers
Padakodart
Black Tabby Games
Publishers
Padakodart
Black Tabby Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
12
221
Which is better: Band of Mercenaries or Scarlet Hollow?

Scarlet Hollow won the comparison against Band of Mercenaries 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 Band of Mercenaries worth buying over Scarlet Hollow?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 12:42 PM UTC

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