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Children of MortaVSHeroes of Hammerwatch

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

Children of Morta

Children of Morta

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
86Popularity
34Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−95% $1.20
Buy Now
VS
Heroes of Hammerwatch

Heroes of Hammerwatch

Quality
71Popularity
31Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−80% $3.04
Buy Now

Winner

Children of Morta wins 13 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.

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13
Children of Morta
13 of 15 metrics
Heroes of Hammerwatch
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.20 Wins
$3.04 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.54 Wins
$2.68 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-80% -
Sales Frequency
170 price changes Wins
100 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
88.8% positive Wins
87.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
18.1K Wins
7.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
16.0K Wins
6.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.0K -
944 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
140 Wins
38 -
Steam Recommendations
18.0K Wins
7.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
45 -
114 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
3 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2019 Wins
Mar 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItChildren of Morta

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

MaybeHeroes of Hammerwatch

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:
Children of Morta
Heroes of Hammerwatch

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

Children of Morta

Children of Morta

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $1.20Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +41% $1.69View
GamersGate
GamersGate +175% $3.30View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$21.99View
Steam
Steam$21.99View
Heroes of Hammerwatch

Heroes of Hammerwatch

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $3.04Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +2% $3.10View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +294% $11.99View
Steam
Steam$14.99View

Children of Morta

Quality

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

89% positive (18,048 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
18,048 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.20 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.86 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Strong +41% player growth
144 concurrent players — smaller but active
18,048 total reviews — proven game with large community

Heroes of Hammerwatch

Quality

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

87% positive (7,483 reviews) — very positive reception
7,483 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.04 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.09 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +84%
59 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsChildren of MortaHeroes of Hammerwatch
Release Date
September 3, 2019
March 1, 2018
Developers
Dead Mage
Crackshell
Publishers
11 bit studios
Team17
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows
Achievements
45
114

Children of Morta

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 960, Radeon RX 570 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Heroes of Hammerwatch

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Children of Morta or Heroes of Hammerwatch?

Children of Morta won the comparison against Heroes of Hammerwatch 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 Children of Morta worth buying over Heroes of Hammerwatch?

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

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC

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