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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Damned

Damned

Quality
59Popularity
54Value
40
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
$8.99
Buy Now
VS
Emissary Zero

Emissary Zero

IndieAdventureMassively Multiplayer
Quality
68Popularity
28Value
85
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈26d
-40% $5.39
Buy Now

Winner

Emissary Zero wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 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.

1
Damned
1 of 14 metrics
Emissary Zero
13 of 14 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.99 -
$5.39 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$6.74 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-40% Wins
Sales Frequency
81 price changes Wins
12 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
71.3% positive -
84.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.1K -
2.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K -
2.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
610 -
399 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
35 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
2.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
20 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2014 -
Mar 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDamned

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

MaybeEmissary Zero

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Damned
Emissary Zero

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

Damned

Damned

3 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$8.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +47% $13.20View
GamersGate
GamersGate +122% $19.99View
Emissary Zero

Emissary Zero

1 Store
Steam
Steam -40% $5.39Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Damned

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

71% positive (2,127 reviews) — mostly positive
2,127 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$13.20 — reasonable price

Emissary Zero

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

84% positive (2,528 reviews) — mostly positive
2,528 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$5.39 — very accessible price
40% off — decent discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Player count surging +104%
49 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDamnedEmissary Zero
Release Date
October 6, 2014
March 28, 2025
Developers
9heads Game Studios
Rone Vine
Publishers
9heads Game Studios
Rone Vine
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Damned

No PC requirements data available

Emissary Zero

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR
  • Additional Notes: The system requirements listed above apply to playing on a flat-screen monitor. VR requires higher specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Damned or Emissary Zero?

Emissary Zero won the comparison against Damned 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 Damned worth buying over Emissary Zero?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:28 AM UTC

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