Hell Let Loose vs IS Defense
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hell Let Loose wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. IS Defense is $9.69 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hell Let Loose | IS Defense |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 79 | 63 |
| Quality | 82 | 73 |
| Value | 94 | 81 |
| Popularity | 41 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $0.30 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.9% positive | 91.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.4K | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Hell Let Loose | IS Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 27, 2021 | April 19, 2016 |
| Developers | Expression Games | Destructive Creations |
| Publishers | Team17 | Destructive Creations |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | Windows® 7 (Service Pack 1) / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10/ (64-bit only) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-8400/AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 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 (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB /AMD Radeon RX 590 8GB | 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 (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:35 PM UTC