Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice vs The Medium
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Medium wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Medium is R$19.99 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice | The Medium |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 69 | 65 |
| Quality | 88 | 72 |
| Value | 71 | 81 |
| Popularity | 39 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 38.87 | R$ 18.88 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.1% positive | 89% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 42 | 13 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
Hellblade: Senua's SacrificeThe Medium
Details and requirements
| Item | Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice | The Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 7, 2017 | January 28, 2021 |
| Developers | Ninja Theory | Bloober Team |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios, Ninja Theory | Bloober Team SA, NA PUBLISHING INC. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 (64bit version only) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel® Core™ i5-9600 / AMD Ryzen™ 7 3700X |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | @1080p NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1660 Super / Radeon™ RX 5600XT | @4K NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 2080 or RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon™ RX 6800 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 55 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice or The Medium?
The Medium won the comparison against Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice 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 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice worth buying over The Medium?
Based on the metrics, The Medium 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 Medium currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC