Empires of the UndergrowthVSHeart of the Machine
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Empires of the Undergrowth
Better Deal· Kinguin
Heart of the Machine
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
Empires of the Undergrowth wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
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
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Empires of the Undergrowth
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Heart of the Machine
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Empires of the Undergrowth
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2400 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-8100 (quad-core)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 550 Ti (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7750 (1 GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Heart of the Machine
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4470 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4350 (quad-core)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R9 380 (2 GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Empires of the Undergrowth or Heart of the Machine?
Empires of the Undergrowth won the comparison against Heart of the Machine 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 Empires of the Undergrowth worth buying over Heart of the Machine?
Based on the metrics, Empires of the Undergrowth 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. Empires of the Undergrowth currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:56 PM UTC