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

DREDGE

DREDGE

Quality
77Popularity
38Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2h
-76% $5.94
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Kholat

Kholat

Quality
63Popularity
27Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-91% $1.78
Buy Now

Winner

DREDGE wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

9
DREDGE
9 of 15 metrics
Kholat
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.94 -
$1.78 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.98 -
$1.73 Wins
Best Current Discount
-76% -
-91% Wins
Sales Frequency
76 price changes Wins
36 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
64/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
95.8% positive Wins
67.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
45.4K Wins
2.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
43.5K Wins
1.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.9K -
655 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
469 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
44.3K Wins
2.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
60 Wins
20 -
Supported Languages
12 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2023 Wins
Jun 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItDREDGE

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeKholat

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:
DREDGE
Kholat

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

DREDGE

DREDGE

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -76% $5.94Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +321% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +321% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +321% $24.99View
Kholat

Kholat

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -91% $1.78Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +1023% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1023% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +1023% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

DREDGE

Quality

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

96% positive (45,375 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
45,375 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$5.94 — very accessible price
76% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($4.98)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-21% minor player decrease
465 concurrent players — smaller but active
45,375 total reviews — proven game with large community

Kholat

Quality

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

68% positive (2,017 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 64/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,017 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.78 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-86% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDREDGEKholat
Release Date
March 30, 2023
June 9, 2015
Developers
Black Salt Games
IMGN.PRO
Publishers
Team17
IMGN.PRO
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
60
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

DREDGE

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2550K | AMD FX-8370
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTS 450 1GB | Radeon HD 5770 1GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p @ 60 FPS

Kholat

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DREDGE or Kholat?

DREDGE won the comparison against Kholat 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 DREDGE worth buying over Kholat?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC

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