First Cut: Samurai Duel vs Pulling No Punches
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Pulling No Punches wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Pulling No Punches is R$1.09 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | First Cut: Samurai Duel | Pulling No Punches |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 50 | 54 |
| Quality | 71 | 76 |
| Value | 46 | 38 |
| Popularity | 27 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 17.99 | R$ 16.90 |
| Steam Review Score | 88% positive | 95.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
First Cut: Samurai Duel
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Details and requirements
| Item | First Cut: Samurai Duel | Pulling No Punches |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 17, 2024 | August 10, 2022 |
| Developers | Night Eyes Interactive | BrainDead Broccoli |
| Publishers | Night Eyes Interactive | QUByte Interactive, BrainDead Broccoli |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Dedicated GPU |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: First Cut: Samurai Duel or Pulling No Punches?
Pulling No Punches 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 Pulling No Punches?
Based on the metrics, Pulling No Punches 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. First Cut: Samurai Duel currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:54 PM UTC