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Hell Let LooseVSOnward

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≈1d
-79% $14.38
Buy Now
VS
Onward

Onward

ActionStrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
59Popularity
32Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$24.99
Buy Now

Winner

Hell Let Loose wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 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.

13
Hell Let Loose
13 of 15 metrics
Onward
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.38 Wins
N/A -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$12.49 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-79% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
84 price changes Wins
0 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
84% positive Wins
69.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
97.6K Wins
8.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
82.0K Wins
6.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
15.6K -
2.7K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3.8K Wins
13 -
Steam Recommendations
97.7K Wins
8.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
195 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2021 -
Mar 2025 Wins
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 SaleOnward

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
Onward

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
Onward

Onward

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now

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.

-6% minor player decrease
4,344 concurrent players — solid base
97,601 total reviews — major title

Onward

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

69% positive (8,615 reviews) — mixed opinions
8,615 reviews — solid data foundation

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +25% player growth
10 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHell Let LooseOnward
Release Date
July 27, 2021
March 25, 2025
Developers
Expression Games
Downpour Interactive
Publishers
Team17
Downpour Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
195

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

Onward

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7-4770 3.4 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 980

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hell Let Loose or Onward?

Hell Let Loose won the comparison against Onward 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 Onward?

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 3, 2026, 09:58 PM UTC

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