Heretical vs Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is $4.15 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Heretical | Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 53 | 69 |
| Quality | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 58 | 88 |
| Popularity | 24 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.64 | $7.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.9% positive | 82.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 15 | 81 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Heretical | Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 30, 2024 | September 3, 2025 |
| Developers | Three Swords Studio | Games Farm, ARTillery |
| Publishers | PlayWay S.A., Ultimate Games S.A. | Grindstone |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel® Core™ i7-8700 or AMD™ Ryzen 7 3700x |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 1050 / AMD HD 7970 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or Intel® Arc™ A580 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | — | System Requirements subject to change as development continues |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Heretical or Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel?
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel won the comparison against Heretical 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 Heretical worth buying over Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel?
Based on the metrics, Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel 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. Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:53 PM UTC