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

Children of Morta

Children of Morta

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
86Popularity
34Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 22 hours
−95% $1.20
Buy Now
VS
Heroes of Hammerwatch II

Heroes of Hammerwatch II

ActionIndieRPG
Quality
68Popularity
30Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−91% $1.83
Buy Now

Winner

Children of Morta wins 12 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.

12
Children of Morta
12 of 15 metrics
Heroes of Hammerwatch II
3 of 15 metrics
3

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
$1.83 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.54 Wins
$8.94 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-91% -
Sales Frequency
147 price changes Wins
87 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
88.8% positive Wins
82.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
18.0K Wins
5.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
16.0K Wins
4.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.0K -
963 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
103 -
424 Wins
Steam Recommendations
18.0K Wins
5.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
45 Wins
37 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2019 -
Jan 2025 Wins
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 II

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:
Children of Morta
Heroes of Hammerwatch II

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 +28% $1.54View
Steam
Steam +1733% $21.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1733% $21.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1733% $21.99View
Heroes of Hammerwatch II

Heroes of Hammerwatch II

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $1.83Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +883% $17.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +992% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +992% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Children of Morta

Quality

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

89% positive (17,974 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
17,974 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$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.

-18% minor player decrease
91 concurrent players — niche audience
17,974 total reviews — proven game with large community

Heroes of Hammerwatch II

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (5,644 reviews) — mostly positive
5,644 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.83 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-25% minor player decrease
407 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsChildren of MortaHeroes of Hammerwatch II
Release Date
September 3, 2019
January 14, 2025
Developers
Dead Mage
Crackshell
Publishers
11 bit studios
Team17
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
45
37

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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 II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Children of Morta or Heroes of Hammerwatch II?

Children of Morta won the comparison against Heroes of Hammerwatch II 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 II?

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: Jul 19, 2026, 07:21 AM UTC

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