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hackmudVSOnset

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

hackmud

hackmud

IndieSimulationRPGMassively MultiplayerEducationCyberpunkPuzzle +4
Quality
64Popularity
23Value
40
SteamBest price· Steam
$18.99
Buy
VS
Onset

Onset

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessRPGMassively MultiplayerMultiplayerSandboxOpen World +1
Quality
55Popularity
46Value
40
SteamBest price· Steam
$18.99
Buy

Winner

hackmud wins 9 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Buy on Steam
9
hackmud
9 of 11 metrics
Onset
2 of 11 metrics
2

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$18.99 Wins
N/A -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.74 Wins
N/A -
Sales Frequency
7 price changes Wins
0 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
78.2% positive Wins
65.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
751 Wins
674 -
Positive Steam Reviews
587 Wins
443 -
Negative Steam Reviews
164 Wins
231 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
11 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
744 Wins
670 -
Features
Features & content
Supported Languages
1 language -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2016 -
Dec 2019 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for Salehackmud

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Wait for SaleOnset

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
hackmud
Onset

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

hackmud

hackmud

1 Store
Steam
Steam$18.99Buy
Onset

Onset

1 Store
Steam
Steam$18.99Buy

hackmud

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

78% positive (751 reviews): mostly positive
751 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$18.99: reasonable price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players down 17% in recent days
10 concurrent players: niche audience

Onset

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

66% positive (674 reviews): mixed opinions
674 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$18.99: reasonable price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players down 100% in recent days
Game detailshackmudOnset
Release date
September 22, 2016
December 13, 2019
Developers
ComCODE
Blue Mountains
Publishers
ComCODE
Blue Mountains
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows

hackmud

No PC requirements data available

Onset

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD storage recommended
Which is better: hackmud or Onset?

hackmud won the comparison against Onset 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 hackmud worth buying over Onset?

Based on the metrics, hackmud 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, 09:49 PM UTC

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