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Double Kick HeroesVSGRADIUS ORIGINS

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

Double Kick Heroes

Double Kick Heroes

Quality
74Popularity
35Value
46
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−96% $0.70
Buy Now
VS
GRADIUS ORIGINS

GRADIUS ORIGINS

Quality
72Popularity
19Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−50% $20.01
Buy Now

Winner

GRADIUS ORIGINS wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

4
Double Kick Heroes
4 of 12 metrics
GRADIUS ORIGINS
8 of 12 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.70 Wins
$20.01 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.61 Wins
$17.48 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
65 price changes -
91 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
82.7% positive -
92.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
150 -
231 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
124 -
213 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
26 -
18 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
10 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Aug 2020 -
Aug 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDouble Kick Heroes

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeGRADIUS ORIGINS

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Double Kick Heroes
GRADIUS ORIGINS

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

Double Kick Heroes

Double Kick Heroes

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $0.70Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +30% $0.91View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +697% $5.58View
GamersGate
GamersGate +871% $6.80View
Steam
Steam +1899% $13.99View
GRADIUS ORIGINS

GRADIUS ORIGINS

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −50% $20.01Buy Now
Steam
Steam +20% $23.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +100% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +100% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Double Kick Heroes

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

83% positive (150 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
150 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$0.70 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-100% player drop

GRADIUS ORIGINS

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

92% positive (230 reviews) — very positive reception
230 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$20.01 — mid-range price
50% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($17.48)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +100%
14 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDouble Kick HeroesGRADIUS ORIGINS
Release Date
August 13, 2020
August 6, 2025
Developers
Headbang Club
KONAMI, M2 Co.,LTD
Publishers
Headbang Club, Hound Picked Games, WhisperGames, Kakehashi
KONAMI
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Double Kick Heroes or GRADIUS ORIGINS?

GRADIUS ORIGINS won the comparison against Double Kick Heroes 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 Double Kick Heroes worth buying over GRADIUS ORIGINS?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 03:55 PM UTC

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