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Haunt ChaserVSMalum

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

Haunt Chaser

Haunt Chaser

Quality
55Popularity
44Value
36
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 44 days
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Malum

Malum

Quality
58Popularity
42Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 114 days
$4.99
Buy Now

Winner

Haunt Chaser wins 7 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

7
Haunt Chaser
7 of 11 metrics
Malum
4 of 11 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$4.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.49 Wins
$2.49 -
Sales Frequency
4 price changes -
5 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
67.2% positive -
72.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
567 Wins
400 -
Positive Steam Reviews
381 Wins
289 -
Negative Steam Reviews
186 -
111 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
568 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
20 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2021 Wins
Sep 2021 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleHaunt Chaser

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Wait for SaleMalum

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Haunt Chaser
Malum

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

Haunt Chaser

Haunt Chaser

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
Malum

Malum

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Haunt Chaser

Quality

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

67% positive (567 reviews) — mixed opinions
567 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Malum

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

72% positive (400 reviews) — mostly positive
400 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$4.99 — very accessible price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHaunt ChaserMalum
Release Date
October 6, 2021
September 2, 2021
Developers
Clock Wizard Games
MalumGames
Publishers
Clock Wizard Games
MalumGames
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Haunt Chaser

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10, 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel i7 or AMD equivalent (AMD FX 9500+ Series)
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

Malum

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Haunt Chaser or Malum?

Haunt Chaser won the comparison against Malum 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 Haunt Chaser worth buying over Malum?

Based on the metrics, Haunt Chaser 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. Malum currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 03:48 AM UTC

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