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Duel Corp.VSOnset

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

Duel Corp.

Duel Corp.

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
59Popularity
25Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 73 days
$24.99
Buy Now
VS
Onset

Onset

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
55Popularity
46Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$18.99
Buy Now

Winner

Duel Corp. wins 10 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

10
Duel Corp.
10 of 12 metrics
Onset
2 of 12 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99 -
$18.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$19.99 Wins
N/A -
Sales Frequency
6 price changes Wins
1 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
72% positive Wins
66% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
671 -
Positive Steam Reviews
862 Wins
443 -
Negative Steam Reviews
335 -
228 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
17 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
1.2K Wins
670 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
65 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2026 Wins
Dec 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDuel Corp.

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Wait for SaleOnset

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Duel Corp.
Onset

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

Duel Corp.

Duel Corp.

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
Onset

Onset

1 Store
Steam
Steam$18.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Duel Corp.

Quality

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

72% positive (1,197 reviews) — mostly positive
1,197 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$24.99 — mid-range price
Historical low: $19.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-61% player drop
11 concurrent players — niche audience

Onset

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

66% positive (671 reviews) — mixed opinions
671 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$18.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDuel Corp.Onset
Release Date
January 21, 2026
December 13, 2019
Developers
Dreameffect Entertainment
Blue Mountains
Publishers
Dreameffect Entertainment
Blue Mountains
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
65

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Duel Corp.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 3.3 GHz Quad Core CPU
  • Memory: 4000 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D Accelerated Card (Not Integrated)
  • Storage: 2000 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes
  • Additional Notes: Recommended resolution: at least 1280x720

Onset

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD storage recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Duel Corp. or Onset?

Duel Corp. won the comparison against Onset 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 Duel Corp. worth buying over Onset?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC

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