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

Cat Quest

Cat Quest

ActionCasualIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
89Popularity
32Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−85% $1.98
Buy Now
VS
Hack 'n' Slash

Hack 'n' Slash

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
59Popularity
44Value
82
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−98% $0.28
Buy Now

Winner

Cat Quest wins 9 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.

9
Cat Quest
9 of 14 metrics
Hack 'n' Slash
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.98 -
$0.28 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.69 -
$0.27 Wins
Best Current Discount
-85% -
-98% Wins
Sales Frequency
74 price changes -
102 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
73/100 -
Steam Review Score
95% positive Wins
57.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
8.3K Wins
534 -
Positive Steam Reviews
7.9K Wins
308 -
Negative Steam Reviews
415 -
226 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
30 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
8.2K Wins
533 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
12 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2017 Wins
Sep 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCat Quest

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

MaybeHack 'n' Slash

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Cat Quest
Hack 'n' Slash

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

Cat Quest

Cat Quest

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −85% $1.98Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +10% $2.18View
GamersGate
GamersGate +556% $12.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +556% $12.99View
Steam
Steam +556% $12.99View
Hack 'n' Slash

Hack 'n' Slash

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −98% $0.28Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +21% $0.34View
Steam
Steam +4675% $13.37View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Cat Quest

Quality

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

95% positive (8,293 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
8,293 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.98 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-33% player decline
22 concurrent players — niche audience

Hack 'n' Slash

Quality

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

58% positive (533 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
533 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$0.28 — very accessible price
98% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.26)

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCat QuestHack 'n' Slash
Release Date
August 8, 2017
September 9, 2014
Developers
The Gentlebros
Double Fine Productions
Publishers
Kepler Interactive
Xbox Game Studios, Double Fine Productions
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
12

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Cat Quest

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7500U CPU @ 2.70GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel(R) HD Graphics 620
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 250 MB available space

Hack 'n' Slash

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 2.2Ghz
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460, AMD Radeon HD 6850
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
  • Additional Notes: Must have OpenGL 3 with GLSL version 1.3. Some users may need to disable Steam overlay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Cat Quest or Hack 'n' Slash?

Cat Quest won the comparison against Hack 'n' Slash 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 Cat Quest worth buying over Hack 'n' Slash?

Based on the metrics, Cat Quest 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. Hack 'n' Slash currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC

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