Hotline Miami vs POSTAL Redux
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hotline Miami wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. POSTAL Redux is $1.46 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 | POSTAL Redux |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 64 |
| Quality | 93 | 76 |
| Value | 36 | 73 |
| Popularity | 41 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.99 | $0.53 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.9% positive | 92.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 430 | 14 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Hotline Miami | POSTAL Redux |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 23, 2012 | May 20, 2016 |
| Developers | Dennaton Games | Running With Scissors |
| Publishers | Devolver Digital | Running With Scissors |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 | Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 1.4GHz processor or faster | 2.5 GHz multi core processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory | DirectX10 compatible graphics card w/ dedicated 1GB RAM |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 9.0c | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 250 MB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hotline Miami or POSTAL Redux?
Hotline Miami won the comparison against POSTAL Redux 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 worth buying over POSTAL Redux?
Based on the metrics, Hotline Miami 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. POSTAL Redux currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:20 PM UTC