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Corpse KeeperVSHeretical

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

Corpse Keeper

Corpse Keeper

ActionStrategyIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayer3DAction Roguelike +15
Quality
63Popularity
25Value
78
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−98% $0.43
Buy
VS
Heretical

Heretical

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPGSingleplayerIsometricAction Roguelike +15
Quality
68Popularity
24Value
60
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 9 hours
−23% $11.61
Buy

Winner

Corpse Keeper wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Corpse Keeper is currently cheaper ($0.43 vs $11.61 for Heretical) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.

Buy on Kinguin
7
Corpse Keeper
7 of 14 metrics
Heretical
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.43 Wins
$11.61 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.22 Wins
$6.74 -
Best Current Discount
-98% Wins
-23% -
Sales Frequency
65 price changes -
79 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
76.4% positive -
83.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
939 -
Positive Steam Reviews
861 Wins
788 -
Negative Steam Reviews
266 -
151 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
7 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.1K Wins
897 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
42 -
92 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2024 -
Oct 2024 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeCorpse Keeper

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

Wait for SaleHeretical

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Corpse Keeper
Heretical

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

Corpse Keeper

Corpse Keeper

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −98% $0.43Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Heretical

Heretical

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −23% $11.61Buy
GamersGate
GamersGate +29% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +29% $14.99View

Corpse Keeper

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

76% positive (1,127 reviews): mostly positive
1,127 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.43: very accessible price
98% off: deep discount

Popularity

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

Players down 75% in recent days
1 concurrent players: niche audience

Heretical

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

84% positive (939 reviews): mostly positive
939 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$11.61: reasonable price
23% off: modest discount

Popularity

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

Players down 33% in recent days
6 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsCorpse KeeperHeretical
Release date
May 28, 2024
October 30, 2024
Developers
Melancholia Studio
Three Swords Studio
Publishers
Thermite Games
Ultimate Games S.A., Ultimate Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
42
92

Corpse Keeper

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel CPU Core i5
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 970

Heretical

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1050 / AMD HD 7970
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Which is better: Corpse Keeper or Heretical?

Corpse Keeper won the comparison against Heretical 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 Corpse Keeper worth buying over Heretical?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

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