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False HeroVSThe Relic: First Guardian

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

False Hero

False Hero

ActionIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayer3DExploration +15
Quality
71Popularity
20Value
60
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−9% $18.19
Buy
VS
The Relic: First Guardian

The Relic: First Guardian

ActionAdventureRPGSingleplayer3DCinematic +14
Quality
39Popularity
18Value
74
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−54% $15.97
Buy

Winner

False Hero wins 10 of 14 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 Kinguin
10
False Hero
10 of 14 metrics
The Relic: First Guardian
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)
$18.19 -
$15.97 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.79 Wins
$15.92 -
Best Current Discount
-9% -
-54% Wins
Sales Frequency
12 price changes -
67 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
90.2% positive Wins
43.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
305 Wins
176 -
Positive Steam Reviews
275 Wins
77 -
Negative Steam Reviews
30 Wins
99 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
44 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
290 Wins
175 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
33 -
37 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2026 Wins
Jul 2026 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeFalse Hero

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

Wait for SaleThe Relic: First Guardian

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
False Hero
The Relic: First Guardian

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

False Hero

False Hero

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −9% $18.19Buy
Steam
Steam +10% $19.99View
The Relic: First Guardian

The Relic: First Guardian

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −54% $15.97Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +86% $29.74View
GamersGate
GamersGate +119% $34.99View
Steam
Steam +119% $34.99View

False Hero

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

90% positive (305 reviews): very positive reception
305 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$18.19: reasonable price
9% off: minor discount
Historical low: $14.79: room for better deals

Popularity

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

Players up 14% in recent days
48 concurrent players: niche audience

The Relic: First Guardian

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

44% positive (176 reviews): mostly negative
176 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$15.97: reasonable price
54% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($15.92)

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 100% in recent days
6 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsFalse HeroThe Relic: First Guardian
Release date
September 22, 2026
July 30, 2026
Developers
Torchlight Games
Project Cloud Games
Publishers
Ytopia
Perp Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
33
37

False Hero

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device

The Relic: First Guardian

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Processor: Intel i5-12650H / Ryzen 7 5800
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Additional Notes: Supports 21:9 ultrawide display aspect ratio
Which is better: False Hero or The Relic: First Guardian?

False Hero won the comparison against The Relic: First Guardian 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 False Hero worth buying over The Relic: First Guardian?

Based on the metrics, False Hero 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. The Relic: First Guardian currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC

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