Back to browse

EmberwardVSHexguardian

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

Emberward

Emberward

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPGFree To Play
Quality
77Popularity
29Value
47
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−25% $14.99
Buy Now
VS
Hexguardian

Hexguardian

Quality
63Popularity
23Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−86% $1.73
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

7
Emberward
7 of 14 metrics
Hexguardian
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$1.73 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.99 -
$1.06 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-86% Wins
Sales Frequency
28 price changes -
87 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
96.9% positive Wins
78.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.7K Wins
611 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.6K Wins
478 -
Negative Steam Reviews
113 Wins
133 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
137 Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
3.6K Wins
609 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
85 -
88 Wins
Supported Languages
4 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2024 Wins
May 2024 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleEmberward

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeHexguardian

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Emberward
Hexguardian

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

Emberward

Emberward

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −25% $14.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +33% $19.99View
Hexguardian

Hexguardian

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −86% $1.73Buy Now
Steam
Steam +593% $11.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +593% $11.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +593% $11.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Emberward

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

97% positive (3,672 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
3,672 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$14.99 — reasonable price
25% off — modest discount
Historical low: $11.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +52%
166 concurrent players — smaller but active

Hexguardian

Quality

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

78% positive (611 reviews) — mostly positive
611 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$1.73 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +40% player growth
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEmberwardHexguardian
Release Date
June 25, 2024
May 2, 2024
Developers
Refic Games
Split Second Games
Publishers
Refic Games
Yogscast Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
85
88

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Emberward

Recommended

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

Hexguardian

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-7500 or AMD Ryzen 5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Emberward or Hexguardian?

Emberward and Hexguardian are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Emberward worth buying over Hexguardian?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Hexguardian currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio© 2026

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.