Coal Duty vs We Happy Few
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
We Happy Few wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Coal Duty is $29.76 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Coal Duty | We Happy Few |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Not Enough Data × Maybe | 67 | 54 |
| Quality | 65 | 69 |
| Value | 70 | 52 |
| Popularity | 0 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $21.02 | $50.78 |
| Steam Review Score | N/A | 76.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 48 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Coal Duty | We Happy Few |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 27, 2026 | August 10, 2018 |
| Developers | Corecrew Games | Compulsion Games |
| Publishers | indie.io, Corecrew Games | Gearbox Publishing, Xbox Game Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | 64 bit, Windows 7 and above |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce 660 GTX or AMD Radeon 7870 HD series or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Coal Duty or We Happy Few?
We Happy Few won the comparison against Coal Duty 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 Coal Duty worth buying over We Happy Few?
Based on the metrics, We Happy Few 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. Coal Duty currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:28 AM UTC