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

Foregone

Foregone

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
75Popularity
50Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Skul: The Hero Slayer

Skul: The Hero Slayer

Quality
88Popularity
38Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−73% $5.33
Buy Now

Winner

Skul: The Hero Slayer wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Foregone
3 of 14 metrics
Skul: The Hero Slayer
11 of 14 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$5.33 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$5.34 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-73% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price change -
100 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
71/100 -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
81.2% positive -
93.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K -
50.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
47.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
249 Wins
3.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
486 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.3K -
50.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 -
101 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2021 Wins
Jan 2021 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeForegone

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

MaybeSkul: The Hero Slayer

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Foregone
Skul: The Hero Slayer

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

Foregone

Foregone

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Skul: The Hero Slayer

Skul: The Hero Slayer

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −73% $5.33Buy Now
Steam
Steam +87% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +275% $19.99View

Foregone

Quality

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

81% positive (1,325 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 71/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,325 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Skul: The Hero Slayer

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (50,662 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
50,662 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$5.33 — very accessible price
73% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($4.64)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +54%
809 concurrent players — smaller but active
50,662 total reviews — major title
Game DetailsForegoneSkul: The Hero Slayer
Release Date
March 1, 2021
January 20, 2021
Developers
Big Blue Bubble
SOUTHPAW GAMES
Publishers
Big Blue Bubble
NEOWIZ
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
50
101

Foregone

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 or equivalent
  • Storage: 680 MB available space

Skul: The Hero Slayer

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7+
  • Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+
Which is better: Foregone or Skul: The Hero Slayer?

Skul: The Hero Slayer won the comparison against Foregone 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 Foregone worth buying over Skul: The Hero Slayer?

Based on the metrics, Skul: The Hero Slayer 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: Aug 9, 2026, 05:12 AM UTC

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