Heretical vs Mortal Sin
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Mortal Sin wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Mortal Sin is $3.49 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Heretical | Mortal Sin |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 53 | 52 |
| Quality | 68 | 76 |
| Value | 58 | 42 |
| Popularity | 24 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.64 | $8.15 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.9% positive | 94% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 15 | 18 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Heretical | Mortal Sin |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 30, 2024 | August 29, 2025 |
| Developers | Three Swords Studio | Nikola Todorovic |
| Publishers | PlayWay S.A., Ultimate Games S.A. | Nikola Todorovic |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit | Microsoft Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i5-6600K |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 1050 / AMD HD 7970 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Heretical or Mortal Sin?
Mortal Sin 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 Mortal Sin?
Based on the metrics, Mortal Sin 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. Heretical currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:35 PM UTC