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Hammerwatch IIVSQuest Master

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

Hammerwatch II

Hammerwatch II

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
52Popularity
27Value
100
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈1d
-96% $1.00
Buy Now
VS
Quest Master

Quest Master

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventure
Quality
77Popularity
21Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈33d
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Hammerwatch II wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Hammerwatch II
11 of 14 metrics
Quest Master
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.00 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.28 Wins
$14.99 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
92 price changes Wins
7 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
60.9% positive -
98.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K Wins
344 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
338 -
Negative Steam Reviews
726 -
6 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12 Wins
7 -
Steam Recommendations
1.9K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
37 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2023 -
May 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHammerwatch II

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

Wait for SaleQuest Master

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Hammerwatch II
Quest Master

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

Hammerwatch II

Hammerwatch II

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $1.00Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2399% $24.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2399% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2399% $24.99View
Quest Master

Quest Master

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Hammerwatch II

Quality

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

61% positive (1,858 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,858 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.00 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

10 concurrent players — niche audience

Quest Master

Quality

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

98% positive (344 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
344 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $14.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +175%
11 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHammerwatch IIQuest Master
Release Date
August 15, 2023
May 29, 2024
Developers
Crackshell
Apogee Entertainment, Julian Creutz, Skydevilpalm
Publishers
Maximum Entertainment
Apogee Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
37

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Hammerwatch II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Quest Master

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hammerwatch II or Quest Master?

Hammerwatch II won the comparison against Quest Master 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 Hammerwatch II worth buying over Quest Master?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:57 AM UTC

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