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

Endorphin Vice

Endorphin Vice

ActionCasualIndieSimulationEarly AccessMilitaryWargameSandbox +13
Quality
51Popularity
29Value
84
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−33% $6.02
Buy
VS
Half Sword

Half Sword

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayer3D +14
Quality
61Popularity
37Value
50
SteamBest price· Steam
$24.99
Buy

Winner

Half Sword wins 7 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Steam
4
Endorphin Vice
4 of 11 metrics
Half Sword
7 of 11 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 Wins
$24.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.02 Wins
$19.99 -
Sales Frequency
2 price changes -
7 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
57.2% positive -
72.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.5K -
29.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.0K -
21.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
8.2K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
25 -
1.4K Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.5K -
28.0K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
7 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 language
1 language
Release Date
Feb 2022 -
Jan 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeEndorphin Vice

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

MaybeHalf Sword

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:
Endorphin Vice
Half Sword

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

Endorphin Vice

Endorphin Vice

1 Store
Steam
Steam −33% $6.02Buy
Half Sword

Half Sword

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy

Endorphin Vice

Quality

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

57% positive (3,486 reviews): mixed opinions
3,486 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$6.02: very accessible price
33% off: modest discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 720% in recent days
41 concurrent players: niche audience

Half Sword

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

72% positive (29,415 reviews): mostly positive
29,415 reviews: large sample

Value

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

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

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 98% in recent days
1,824 concurrent players: solid base
155 new reviews: still being discovered
29,415 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsEndorphin ViceHalf Sword
Release date
February 17, 2022
January 30, 2026
Developers
Endorphin Studios
Half Sword Games
Publishers
Endorphin Studios
Game Seer Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
7
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Endorphin Vice

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: windows 10
  • Processor: intel i7 5
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: rtx 3060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: you may need to install dx from microsoft

Half Sword

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64Bit)
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
  • VR Support: No
  • Additional Notes: SSD recommended
Which is better: Endorphin Vice or Half Sword?

Half Sword won the comparison against Endorphin Vice 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 Endorphin Vice worth buying over Half Sword?

Based on the metrics, Half Sword 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. Endorphin Vice currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:54 AM UTC

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