Heart of the Machine vs Manor Lords
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Heart of the Machine wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Heart of the Machine is $11.04 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Heart of the Machine | Manor Lords |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 66 |
| Quality | 73 | 70 |
| Value | 72 | 74 |
| Popularity | 27 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.05 | $18.09 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.9% positive | 84.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 141 | 5.2K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Heart of the Machine | Manor Lords |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 6, 2026 | April 26, 2024 |
| Developers | Arcen Games | Slavic Magic |
| Publishers | Hooded Horse | Hooded Horse |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-4470 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4350 (quad-core) | Intel® Core™ i5-7600 (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 3 2200G (quad-core) |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R9 380 (2 GB) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 580 (8 GB) / Intel® Arc™ A580 (8 GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Heart of the Machine or Manor Lords?
Heart of the Machine won the comparison against Manor Lords 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 Heart of the Machine worth buying over Manor Lords?
Based on the metrics, Heart of the Machine 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. Manor Lords currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:26 PM UTC