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Heroes of HammerwatchVSNECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION

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

Heroes of Hammerwatch

Heroes of Hammerwatch

Quality
71Popularity
31Value
79
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−83% $2.56
Buy
VS
NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION

NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION

Quality
55Popularity
29Value
94
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−75% $7.49
Buy

Winner

Heroes of Hammerwatch wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Buy on Kinguin
11
Heroes of Hammerwatch
11 of 13 metrics
NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION
2 of 13 metrics
2

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.56 Wins
$7.49 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.09 Wins
$7.49 -
Best Current Discount
-83% Wins
-75% -
Sales Frequency
140 price changes -
163 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
87.3% positive Wins
63.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.5K Wins
3.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.6K Wins
2.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
952 Wins
1.4K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
60 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
7.5K Wins
3.7K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
114 Wins
13 -
Supported Languages
3 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2018 Wins
Jul 2016 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeHeroes of Hammerwatch

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeNECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION

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:
Heroes of Hammerwatch
NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION

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

Heroes of Hammerwatch

Heroes of Hammerwatch

4 Stores
Kinguin
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Steam
Steam$14.99View
NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION

NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION

4 Stores
Steam
Steam −75% $7.49Buy
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Heroes of Hammerwatch

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

87% positive (7,514 reviews): very positive reception
7,514 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$2.56: very accessible price
83% off: deep discount
Historical low: $2.09: room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

Players up 81% in recent days
78 concurrent players: niche audience

NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

63% positive (3,712 reviews): mixed opinions
3,712 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$7.49: very accessible price
75% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

5 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsHeroes of HammerwatchNECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION
Release date
March 1, 2018
July 12, 2016
Developers
Crackshell
Harebrained Schemes
Publishers
Team17
Paradox Interactive, Bandai Namco
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
114
13

Heroes of Hammerwatch

No PC requirements data available

NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or Higher
  • Processor: Intel Pentium Core i3 2100 3.10GHz or AMD A8 3870K 3.0GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750ti or AMD Radeon HD 7900 Series
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 sound device
  • Additional Notes: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows (or equivalent) or Steam controller
Which is better: Heroes of Hammerwatch or NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION?

Heroes of Hammerwatch won the comparison against NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION 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 Heroes of Hammerwatch worth buying over NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION?

Based on the metrics, Heroes of Hammerwatch 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. NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC

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