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

Hellslave

Hellslave

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
65Popularity
23Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈13h
-95% $1.08
Buy Now
VS
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
55Popularity
39Value
90
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
-91% $2.69
Buy Now

Winner

Hellslave wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

8
Hellslave
8 of 14 metrics
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.08 Wins
$4.87 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.26 Wins
$2.69 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-84% -
Sales Frequency
71 price changes Wins
59 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
60/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
81.4% positive Wins
55.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
660 -
61.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
537 -
34.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
123 Wins
27.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
39 Wins
22 -
Steam Recommendations
655 -
61.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
43 -
64 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2022 Wins
Feb 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHellslave

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeWolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Hellslave
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

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

Hellslave

Hellslave

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $1.08Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +128% $2.46View
Steam
Steam +177% $2.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +178% $3.00View
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

3 Stores
Steam
Steam -91% $2.69Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +81% $4.87View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1015% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Hellslave

Quality

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

81% positive (660 reviews) — mostly positive
660 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.08 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.73 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

56% positive (61,722 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 60/100 — mixed reception from critics
61,722 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$2.69 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-43% player decline
12 concurrent players — niche audience
61,722 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHellslaveWolcen: Lords of Mayhem
Release Date
May 26, 2022
February 13, 2020
Developers
Ars Goetia
WOLCEN Studio
Publishers
Gamersky Games, Dear Villagers
WOLCEN Studio
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
43
64

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Hellslave

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Win 7, 8, 10, 32/64-bit
  • Processor: Quad Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD R7 200 series, GeForce GTX 500 series
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 1500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with latest drivers

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-Bit SP1, Windows 8.1 64-Bit, Windows 10 64-Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770S 3.1 GHz / AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 18 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hellslave or Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem?

Hellslave won the comparison against Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem 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 Hellslave worth buying over Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem?

Based on the metrics, Hellslave 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. Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC

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