Double Kick Heroes vs GRADIUS ORIGINS
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Double Kick Heroes wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Double Kick Heroes is R$90.47 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Double Kick Heroes | GRADIUS ORIGINS |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 59 |
| Quality | 74 | 72 |
| Value | 32 | 73 |
| Popularity | 35 | 20 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 4.02 | R$ 94.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.8% positive | 92.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 7 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Double Kick Heroes | GRADIUS ORIGINS |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 13, 2020 | August 6, 2025 |
| Developers | Headbang Club | KONAMI, M2 Co.,LTD |
| Publishers | Headbang Club, Hound Picked Games | KONAMI |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | windows 7, windows 8, windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2 Go | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0b | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Double Kick Heroes or GRADIUS ORIGINS?
Double Kick Heroes won the comparison against GRADIUS ORIGINS 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, Double Kick Heroes 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:54 PM UTC