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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Hero of the Kingdom III

Hero of the Kingdom III

CasualIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerIsometricExploration +15
Quality
64Popularity
25Value
34
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 16 hours
−92% $0.83
Buy
VS
Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2

Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2

CasualIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerIsometricExploration +13
Quality
71Popularity
23Value
90
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
Likely ends in 1 day
−81% $1.34
Buy

Winner

Hero of the Kingdom III wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Buy on GAMIVO
8
Hero of the Kingdom III
8 of 13 metrics
Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.83 Wins
$1.34 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.56 Wins
$1.34 -
Best Current Discount
-92% Wins
-81% -
Sales Frequency
59 price changes -
115 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
78.7% positive -
89.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
688 -
Positive Steam Reviews
976 Wins
615 -
Negative Steam Reviews
264 -
73 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
1.2K Wins
683 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
57 Wins
26 -
Supported Languages
16 languages
16 languages
Release Date
Aug 2018 -
Nov 2021 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleHero of the Kingdom III

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

MaybeHero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2

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

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Hero of the Kingdom III
Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2

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

Hero of the Kingdom III

Hero of the Kingdom III

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −92% $0.83Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $0.85View
Steam
Steam$9.99View
Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2

Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −81% $1.34Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +37% $1.83View
Steam
Steam$6.99View

Hero of the Kingdom III

Quality

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

79% positive (1,240 reviews): mostly positive
1,240 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now: better ways to spend your money.

$0.83: very accessible price
92% off: deep discount
Historical low: $0.56: room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 43% in recent days
4 concurrent players: niche audience

Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

89% positive (688 reviews): very positive reception
688 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$1.34: very accessible price
81% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players up 100% in recent days
2 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsHero of the Kingdom IIIHero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2
Release date
August 30, 2018
November 19, 2021
Developers
Lonely Troops
Lonely Troops
Publishers
Lonely Troops
Lonely Troops
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
57
26

Hero of the Kingdom III

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Graphics: DirectX 11.0 compatible

Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Graphics: DirectX 11.0 compatible
Which is better: Hero of the Kingdom III or Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2?

Hero of the Kingdom III won the comparison against Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 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 Hero of the Kingdom III worth buying over Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2?

Based on the metrics, Hero of the Kingdom III 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. Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:01 AM UTC

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