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First Cut: Samurai DuelVSHellish Quart

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

First Cut: Samurai Duel

First Cut: Samurai Duel

Quality
71Popularity
27Value
46
SteamBest price· Steam
$8.99
Buy
VS
Hellish Quart

Hellish Quart

ActionEarly AccessSingleplayer3DPvP +15
Quality
72Popularity
32Value
46
SteamBest price· Steam
$17.99
Buy

Winner

Hellish Quart wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Buy on Steam
4
First Cut: Samurai Duel
4 of 13 metrics
Hellish Quart
9 of 13 metrics
9

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.99 Wins
$17.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.49 Wins
$8.99 -
Sales Frequency
7 price changes -
13 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
88% positive -
88.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.0K -
8.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.8K -
7.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
241 Wins
915 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
17 -
50 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.0K -
8.1K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
19 -
27 Wins
Supported Languages
4 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2024 Wins
Feb 2021 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleFirst Cut: Samurai Duel

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

MaybeHellish Quart

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
First Cut: Samurai Duel
Hellish Quart

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

First Cut: Samurai Duel

First Cut: Samurai Duel

1 Store
Steam
Steam$8.99Buy
Hellish Quart

Hellish Quart

1 Store
Steam
Steam$17.99Buy

First Cut: Samurai Duel

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

88% positive (2,012 reviews): very positive reception
2,012 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$8.99: very accessible price

Popularity

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

Players down 33% in recent days
14 concurrent players: niche audience

Hellish Quart

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

89% positive (8,115 reviews): very positive reception
8,115 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$17.99: reasonable price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

Players down 24% in recent days
44 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsFirst Cut: Samurai DuelHellish Quart
Release date
January 17, 2024
February 16, 2021
Developers
Night Eyes Interactive
Kubold
Publishers
Night Eyes Interactive
Kubold
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
19
27

First Cut: Samurai Duel

No PC requirements data available

Hellish Quart

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i-5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 970 or RX 590
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 16 GB available space
  • VR Support: Optional VR: SteamVR or Oculus PC + Gamepad or Keyboard
  • Additional Notes: For 1080p 60 fps, High detail settings
Which is better: First Cut: Samurai Duel or Hellish Quart?

Hellish Quart won the comparison against First Cut: Samurai Duel 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 First Cut: Samurai Duel worth buying over Hellish Quart?

Based on the metrics, Hellish Quart 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 09:16 AM UTC

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