Drill Core vs HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Drill Core wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Drill Core is $6.54 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Drill Core | HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 58 | 47 |
| Quality | 69 | 57 |
| Value | 70 | 50 |
| Popularity | 27 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.45 | $8.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.6% positive | 77% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 41 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Drill Core | HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 17, 2025 | August 3, 2026 |
| Developers | Hungry Couch Games | Tearevo |
| Publishers | tinyBuild | Tearevo |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4096 MB RAM |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Quad-core CPU, 2.5 GHz |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Intel UHD 620 / GeForce GT 1030 / Radeon RX 550 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drill Core or HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia?
Drill Core won the comparison against HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia 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 Drill Core worth buying over HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia?
Based on the metrics, Drill Core 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. Drill Core currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:43 PM UTC