Heroes of Hammerwatch vs The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Heroes of Hammerwatch wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Heroes of Hammerwatch is $27.42 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Heroes of Hammerwatch | The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 66 | 52 |
| Quality | 71 | 80 |
| Value | 79 | 40 |
| Popularity | 31 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.57 | $29.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.3% positive | 83.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 59 | 7 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Heroes of Hammerwatch
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.57−83%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.70−82%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$3.09−79%Buy The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™
Side by side over time
Heroes of HammerwatchThe Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™
Details and requirements
| Item | Heroes of Hammerwatch | The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 1, 2018 | April 18, 2023 |
| Developers | Crackshell | Digital Sun |
| Publishers | Team17 | Riot Forge |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10, 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i5-750 / AMD Phenom II X4 965 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1 GB / AMD HD 6770 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Heroes of Hammerwatch or The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™?
Heroes of Hammerwatch won the comparison against The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™ 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 The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™?
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. Heroes of Hammerwatch currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:04 PM UTC