Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number vs The Hong Kong Massacre
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is $0.32 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number | The Hong Kong Massacre |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 76 | 59 |
| Quality | 76 | 69 |
| Value | 95 | 73 |
| Popularity | 39 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.99 | $2.31 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.2% positive | 72.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 444 | 2 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number | The Hong Kong Massacre |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 10, 2015 | January 21, 2019 |
| Developers | Dennaton Games | VRESKI |
| Publishers | Devolver Digital | Untold Tales |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft® Windows® Vista / 7 / 8 | Windows 7/8.1/10 x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or better | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU with at least 512MB of VRAM | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 600 MB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number or The Hong Kong Massacre?
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number won the comparison against The Hong Kong Massacre 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 Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number worth buying over The Hong Kong Massacre?
Based on the metrics, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number 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. Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC