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Hell Let LooseVSIS Defense

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

Hell Let Loose

Hell Let Loose

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationMassively Multiplayer
Quality
82Popularity
41Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈16h
-79% $14.38
Buy Now
VS
IS Defense

IS Defense

Quality
73Popularity
26Value
33
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-92% $0.46
Buy Now

Winner

Hell Let Loose wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
Hell Let Loose
10 of 15 metrics
IS Defense
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.38 -
$0.46 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$12.49 -
$0.25 Wins
Best Current Discount
-79% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
84 price changes Wins
45 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
50/100 -
Steam Review Score
84% positive -
91.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
97.7K Wins
1.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
82.0K Wins
1.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
15.6K -
126 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4.0K Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
97.7K Wins
1.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
195 Wins
39 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2021 Wins
Apr 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItHell Let Loose

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

Wait for SaleIS Defense

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:
Hell Let Loose
IS Defense

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

Hell Let Loose

Hell Let Loose

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -79% $14.38Buy Now
Steam
Steam +22% $17.49View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +248% $49.99View
IS Defense

IS Defense

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $0.46Buy Now
Steam
Steam +159% $1.19View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1202% $5.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Hell Let Loose

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

84% positive (97,601 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
97,601 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$14.38 — reasonable price
79% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($12.49)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Strong +47% player growth
5,645 concurrent players — solid base
97,601 total reviews — major title

IS Defense

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

91% positive (1,440 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 50/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,440 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$0.46 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHell Let LooseIS Defense
Release Date
July 27, 2021
April 19, 2016
Developers
Expression Games
Destructive Creations
Publishers
Team17
Destructive Creations
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
195
39

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Hell Let Loose

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400/AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB /AMD Radeon RX 590 8GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 60 GB available space

IS Defense

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® 7 (Service Pack 1) / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10/ (64-bit only)
  • Processor: AMD Octa-Core / Intel Quad-Core processor running at 3.4 GHz (AMD FX X8 8350 or Intel Core i5 3570 or newer architectures are recommended)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD/NVIDIA dedicated with at least 2048MB of dedicated VRAM and with at least DirectX 11 and Shader Model 5.0 support. AMD Radeon R9 285 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 and above are recommended graphic cards.
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated or dedicated DirectX 11 compatible soundcard

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hell Let Loose or IS Defense?

Hell Let Loose won the comparison against IS Defense 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 Hell Let Loose worth buying over IS Defense?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 11:36 AM UTC

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