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HauntiiVSHeartworm

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

Hauntii

Hauntii

Quality
71Popularity
41Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-58% $8.48
Buy Now
VS
Heartworm

Heartworm

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
69Popularity
42Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-62% $5.64
Buy Now

Winner

Heartworm wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 5 of 9 head-to-head metrics.

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

4
Hauntii
4 of 9 metrics
Heartworm
5 of 9 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.48 -
$5.64 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.14 Wins
$12.74 -
Best Current Discount
-58% -
-62% Wins
Sales Frequency
61 price changes Wins
58 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
90.3% positive Wins
86.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
351 -
425 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
317 -
369 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
34 Wins
56 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
May 2024 -
Jul 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHauntii

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

MaybeHeartworm

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Hauntii
Heartworm

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

Hauntii

Hauntii

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -58% $8.48Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +136% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +136% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +136% $19.99View
Heartworm

Heartworm

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -62% $5.64Buy Now
Steam
Steam +166% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Hauntii

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

90% positive (351 reviews) — very positive reception
351 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$8.48 — very accessible price
58% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($7.41)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Heartworm

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

87% positive (425 reviews) — very positive reception
425 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.64 — very accessible price
62% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($4.79)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHauntiiHeartworm
Release Date
May 23, 2024
July 31, 2025
Developers
Moonloop Games
Vincent Adinolfi
Publishers
Firestoke
DreadXP
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hauntii or Heartworm?

Heartworm won the comparison against Hauntii 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 Hauntii worth buying over Heartworm?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 11:47 AM UTC

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