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

Ember Knights

Ember Knights

Quality
75Popularity
31Value
93
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
Historical Low!
in 6 hours
−70% $6.06
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Heroes of Hammerwatch II

Heroes of Hammerwatch II

ActionIndieRPG
Quality
68Popularity
30Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−91% $1.83
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Winner

Ember Knights wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

10
Ember Knights
10 of 14 metrics
Heroes of Hammerwatch II
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.06 -
$1.83 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.20 Wins
$8.94 -
Best Current Discount
-70% -
-91% Wins
Sales Frequency
108 price changes Wins
87 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
93.8% positive Wins
82.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.0K Wins
5.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.6K Wins
4.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
369 Wins
963 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
161 -
424 Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.9K Wins
5.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
135 Wins
37 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2023 -
Jan 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItEmber Knights

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

MaybeHeroes of Hammerwatch II

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Ember Knights
Heroes of Hammerwatch II

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

Ember Knights

Ember Knights

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −70% $6.06Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +0% $6.08View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +8% $6.56View
Steam
Steam +32% $7.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +32% $8.00View
Heroes of Hammerwatch II

Heroes of Hammerwatch II

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $1.83Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +883% $17.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +992% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +992% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Ember Knights

Quality

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

94% positive (5,968 reviews) — very positive reception
5,968 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$6.06 — very accessible price
70% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+21% player growth
223 concurrent players — smaller but active

Heroes of Hammerwatch II

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (5,644 reviews) — mostly positive
5,644 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.83 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-25% minor player decrease
407 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEmber KnightsHeroes of Hammerwatch II
Release Date
July 18, 2023
January 14, 2025
Developers
Doom Turtle
Crackshell
Publishers
Twin Sails Interactive
Team17
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
135
37

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Ember Knights

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.8 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Heroes of Hammerwatch II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Ember Knights or Heroes of Hammerwatch II?

Ember Knights won the comparison against Heroes of Hammerwatch II 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 Ember Knights worth buying over Heroes of Hammerwatch II?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 07:19 AM UTC

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