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BONEWORKSVSHARD BULLET

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

BONEWORKS

BONEWORKS

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
84Popularity
37Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−27% $21.80
Buy Now
VS
HARD BULLET

HARD BULLET

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventure
Quality
69Popularity
30Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−16% $16.78
Buy Now

Winner

BONEWORKS wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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8
BONEWORKS
8 of 14 metrics
HARD BULLET
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$21.80 -
$16.78 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$21.76 -
$15.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-27% Wins
-16% -
Sales Frequency
86 price changes -
91 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
72/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
92.5% positive Wins
83.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
34.1K Wins
5.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
31.6K Wins
4.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.5K -
933 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
34 Wins
28 -
Steam Recommendations
34.1K Wins
5.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
16 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 language -
28 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2019 -
Oct 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBONEWORKS

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeHARD BULLET

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
BONEWORKS
HARD BULLET

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

BONEWORKS

BONEWORKS

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −27% $21.80Buy Now
Steam
Steam +38% $29.99View
HARD BULLET

HARD BULLET

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −16% $16.78Buy Now
Steam
Steam +19% $19.99View

BONEWORKS

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

93% positive (34,117 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
34,117 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$21.80 — mid-range price
27% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($20.27)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +54%
40 concurrent players — niche audience
34,117 total reviews — proven game with large community

HARD BULLET

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

84% positive (5,811 reviews) — mostly positive
5,811 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$16.78 — reasonable price
16% off — minor discount
Near historical low ($13.99)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +107%
31 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsBONEWORKSHARD BULLET
Release Date
December 10, 2019
October 22, 2020
Developers
Stress Level Zero
GexagonVR
Publishers
Stress Level Zero
GexagonVR
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
16

BONEWORKS

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7 7700k or greater, 3.3ghz+
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1080 / 2060super or greater for Rift CV1+Touch, Original Vive 90hz, and RiftS 80hz
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: CPU performance required for physics calculations!

HARD BULLET

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 10700 or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2070Super or analog
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • VR Support: Standing or Sitting. SteamVR or Oculus PCVR. Quest 1/2/3/pro via AirLink, Cable, SteamLink or Virtual Desktop, Valve Index, HTC Vive, Vive Pro 1/2, Oculus Rift, Rift S, Samsung Odyssey (other WMRs should work too), Vive Cosmos, Pimax.
  • Additional Notes: CPU performance required for physics calculations. Better on SSD. Requires VR Headset to play.
Which is better: BONEWORKS or HARD BULLET?

BONEWORKS won the comparison against HARD BULLET 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 BONEWORKS worth buying over HARD BULLET?

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

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 10:09 PM UTC

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