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Blade of DarknessVSThe First Berserker: Khazan

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

Blade of Darkness

Blade of Darkness

Quality
84Popularity
27Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 hour
−83% $2.52
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The First Berserker: Khazan

The First Berserker: Khazan

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
70Popularity
35Value
68
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−42% $34.59
Buy Now

Winner

The First Berserker: Khazan wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Blade of Darkness
6 of 14 metrics
The First Berserker: Khazan
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.52 Wins
$34.59 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.94 Wins
$35.34 -
Best Current Discount
-83% Wins
-42% -
Sales Frequency
90 price changes -
156 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
90.6% positive Wins
85.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.4K -
20.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.2K -
17.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
224 Wins
3.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12 -
1.1K Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.3K -
20.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
56 -
57 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2021 -
Mar 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBlade of Darkness

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

MaybeThe First Berserker: Khazan

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:
Blade of Darkness
The First Berserker: Khazan

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

Blade of Darkness

Blade of Darkness

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −83% $2.52Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +4% $2.63View
Steam
Steam +138% $5.99View
The First Berserker: Khazan

The First Berserker: Khazan

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −42% $34.59Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +4% $35.99View
Steam
Steam +73% $59.99View

Blade of Darkness

Quality

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

91% positive (2,390 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,390 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$2.52 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +67%
15 concurrent players — niche audience

The First Berserker: Khazan

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

85% positive (20,868 reviews) — very positive reception
20,868 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$34.59 — mid-range price
42% off — decent discount
Historical low: $27.33 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

1,051 concurrent players — solid base
20,868 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsBlade of DarknessThe First Berserker: Khazan
Release Date
October 7, 2021
March 27, 2025
Developers
General Arcade, Rebel Act Studios, Fire Falcom
Neople
Publishers
SNEG
NEXON
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
56
57

Blade of Darkness

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 / Radeon R7 370 for 4K
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

The First Berserker: Khazan

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 21H2
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2070 or Radeon RX 5700XT or Arc A750
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 70 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires SSD, 1080p resolution 60fps with high graphics options
Which is better: Blade of Darkness or The First Berserker: Khazan?

The First Berserker: Khazan won the comparison against Blade of Darkness 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 Blade of Darkness worth buying over The First Berserker: Khazan?

Based on the metrics, The First Berserker: Khazan 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. Blade of Darkness currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 04:55 PM UTC

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