Hell Pie vs The Plucky Squire
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hell Pie wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Hell Pie is $2.37 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hell Pie | The Plucky Squire |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 65 |
| Quality | 85 | 84 |
| Value | 68 | 74 |
| Popularity | 25 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.75 | $3.12 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.3% positive | 84.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 24 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Hell Pie | The Plucky Squire |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 21, 2022 | September 17, 2024 |
| Developers | Sluggerfly | All Possible Futures |
| Publishers | Headup | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) | Windows 10 x64 Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i5-8600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 / Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 (incl. RayTracing) | GeForce GTX 1080 (8192MB) / Radeon RX Vega 64 (8192 MB) / Intel Arc A750 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 27 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hell Pie or The Plucky Squire?
Hell Pie won the comparison against The Plucky Squire 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 Pie worth buying over The Plucky Squire?
Based on the metrics, Hell Pie 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. The Plucky Squire currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:11 PM UTC