Half Sword vs VALHALL: Harbinger
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Half Sword wins 6 of 11 head-to-head metrics. VALHALL: Harbinger is $10.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Half Sword | VALHALL: Harbinger |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 54 | 63 |
| Quality | 61 | 52 |
| Value | 50 | 88 |
| Popularity | 37 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.99 | $14.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.3% positive | 62.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.4K | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Half Sword | VALHALL: Harbinger |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 30, 2026 | October 22, 2020 |
| Developers | Half Sword Games | Blackrose Arts |
| Publishers | Game Seer Publishing | Blackrose Arts |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 (64Bit) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500x |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT | GeForce GTX 1080 / Radeon RX 570 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Half Sword or VALHALL: Harbinger?
Half Sword won the comparison against VALHALL: Harbinger 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 Half Sword worth buying over VALHALL: Harbinger?
Based on the metrics, Half Sword 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. VALHALL: Harbinger currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC