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HARDCORE MECHAVSSkullgirls 2nd Encore

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

HARDCORE MECHA

HARDCORE MECHA

Quality
68Popularity
27Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-81% $3.83
Buy Now
VS
Skullgirls 2nd Encore

Skullgirls 2nd Encore

Quality
87Popularity
35Value
70
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-75% $6.31
Buy Now

Winner

Skullgirls 2nd Encore wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

4
HARDCORE MECHA
4 of 14 metrics
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.83 Wins
$6.31 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.66 -
$2.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
-75% -
Sales Frequency
27 price changes -
65 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
83.1% positive -
89% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.3K -
22.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.9K -
20.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
392 Wins
2.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
122 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.3K -
29.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
36 -
45 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages
7 languages
Release Date
Jun 2019 Wins
Aug 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHARDCORE MECHA

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

Worth ItSkullgirls 2nd Encore

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
HARDCORE MECHA
Skullgirls 2nd Encore

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

HARDCORE MECHA

HARDCORE MECHA

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -81% $3.83Buy Now
Steam
Steam +422% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +422% $19.99View
Skullgirls 2nd Encore

Skullgirls 2nd Encore

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -75% $6.31Buy Now
Steam
Steam +296% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +296% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

HARDCORE MECHA

Quality

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

83% positive (2,324 reviews) — mostly positive
2,324 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.83 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.66 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-33% player decline
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Skullgirls 2nd Encore

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

89% positive (22,850 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
22,850 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$6.31 — very accessible price
75% off — solid discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-38% player decline
120 concurrent players — smaller but active
22,850 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHARDCORE MECHASkullgirls 2nd Encore
Release Date
June 26, 2019
August 22, 2013
Developers
RocketPunch Games
Hidden Variable Studios
Publishers
Lightning Games, RocketPunch Games
Autumn Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
36
45

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

HARDCORE MECHA

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-4430 or AMD FX-8100
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 550Ti or AMD HD 6770
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated

Skullgirls 2nd Encore

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: HARDCORE MECHA or Skullgirls 2nd Encore?

Skullgirls 2nd Encore won the comparison against HARDCORE MECHA 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 HARDCORE MECHA worth buying over Skullgirls 2nd Encore?

Based on the metrics, Skullgirls 2nd Encore 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. HARDCORE MECHA currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC

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