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GatewalkersVSHammerwatch Anniversary Edition

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Gatewalkers

Gatewalkers

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
54Popularity
40Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈33d
$24.99
Buy Now
VS
Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition

Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
63Popularity
19Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-95% $0.98
Buy Now

Winner

Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

2
Gatewalkers
2 of 11 metrics
Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition
9 of 11 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99 -
$0.98 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$12.49 -
$0.89 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-95% Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
75 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
67% positive -
80.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
303 Wins
188 -
Positive Steam Reviews
203 Wins
152 -
Negative Steam Reviews
100 -
36 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
6 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Jan 2023 -
Aug 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleGatewalkers

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

MaybeHammerwatch Anniversary Edition

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Gatewalkers
Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition

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

Gatewalkers

Gatewalkers

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition

Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $0.98Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1940% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Gatewalkers

Quality

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

67% positive (303 reviews) — mixed opinions
303 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$24.99 — mid-range price

Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition

Quality

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

81% positive (188 reviews) — mostly positive
188 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.98 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.86)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-25% player decline
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGatewalkersHammerwatch Anniversary Edition
Release Date
January 12, 2023
August 15, 2023
Developers
A2 Softworks
Crackshell
Publishers
A2 Softworks
Maximum Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Gatewalkers or Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition?

Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition won the comparison against Gatewalkers 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 Gatewalkers worth buying over Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition?

Based on the metrics, Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition 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. Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC

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