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

HeXen II

HeXen II

Quality
63Popularity
22Value
93
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 72 days
−70% $1.49
Buy Now
VS
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin

Quality
72Popularity
27Value
67
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 13 hours
−93% $1.65
Buy Now

Winner

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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HeXen II
3 of 14 metrics
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.49 Wins
$1.65 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.49 -
$1.32 Wins
Best Current Discount
-70% -
-93% Wins
Sales Frequency
7 price changes -
118 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
72/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
77.8% positive Wins
75.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
576 -
2.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
448 -
1.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
128 Wins
482 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
4 Wins
Steam Recommendations
560 -
1.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
50 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2007 -
Feb 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHeXen II

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

MaybeWRATH: Aeon of Ruin

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:
HeXen II
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin

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

HeXen II

HeXen II

1 Store
Steam
Steam −70% $1.49Buy Now
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −93% $1.65Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +14% $1.88View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +203% $5.00View
GamersGate
GamersGate$24.99View
Steam
Steam$24.99View

HeXen II

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

78% positive (576 reviews) — mostly positive
576 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.49 — very accessible price
70% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

4 concurrent players — niche audience

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

75% positive (1,961 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,961 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.65 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +71%
12 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsHeXen IIWRATH: Aeon of Ruin
Release Date
August 3, 2007
February 27, 2024
Developers
Raven Software
KillPixel Games, Slipgate Ironworks
Publishers
id Software
3D Realms, Fulqrum Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
50

HeXen II

No PC requirements data available

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Microsoft Windows® 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 710GT
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated or better
  • Additional Notes: 64-bit only
Which is better: HeXen II or WRATH: Aeon of Ruin?

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin won the comparison against HeXen II 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 HeXen II worth buying over WRATH: Aeon of Ruin?

Based on the metrics, WRATH: Aeon of Ruin 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. HeXen II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 10, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC

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