Death Must Die vs Maldhalla
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Maldhalla wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Maldhalla is $3.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Death Must Die | Maldhalla |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 58 |
| Quality | 73 | 67 |
| Value | 51 | 80 |
| Popularity | 35 | 15 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.99 | $3.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 90% positive | 90.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 135 | 201 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Death Must Die | Maldhalla |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 14, 2023 | October 16, 2026 |
| Developers | Realm Archive | eyejoker |
| Publishers | Realm Archive | eyejoker |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4690 | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R7 265 | DirectX 11 compatible dedicated or integrated GPU |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Death Must Die or Maldhalla?
Maldhalla won the comparison against Death Must Die 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 Death Must Die worth buying over Maldhalla?
Based on the metrics, Maldhalla 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. Maldhalla currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:31 PM UTC