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Helheim HassleVSLoco Motive

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

Helheim Hassle

Helheim Hassle

Quality
72Popularity
21Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4d
-96% $0.72
Buy Now
VS
Loco Motive

Loco Motive

Quality
74Popularity
25Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈14d
$17.99
Buy Now

Winner

Loco Motive wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
Helheim Hassle
6 of 14 metrics
Loco Motive
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.72 Wins
$17.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.46 Wins
$12.59 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
44 price changes Wins
11 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
91.1% positive -
93.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
326 -
1.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
297 -
1.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
29 Wins
74 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
5 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
1.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
33 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
3 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2020 -
Nov 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHelheim Hassle

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

Wait for SaleLoco Motive

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:
Helheim Hassle
Loco Motive

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

Helheim Hassle

Helheim Hassle

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $0.72Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2676% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2676% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2676% $19.99View
Loco Motive

Loco Motive

1 Store
Steam
Steam$17.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Helheim Hassle

Quality

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

91% positive (326 reviews) — very positive reception
326 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.72 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Loco Motive

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

93% positive (1,086 reviews) — very positive reception
1,086 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$17.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $12.59 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +133%
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHelheim HassleLoco Motive
Release Date
August 18, 2020
November 21, 2024
Developers
Perfectly Paranormal
Robust Games
Publishers
Yogscast Games
Chucklefish
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
33

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Helheim Hassle

No PC requirements data available

Loco Motive

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: WINDOWS® 7, 8.1, 10 (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3570
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Helheim Hassle or Loco Motive?

Loco Motive won the comparison against Helheim Hassle 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 Helheim Hassle worth buying over Loco Motive?

Based on the metrics, Loco Motive 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. Helheim Hassle currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC

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