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HurtworldVSSubsistence

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Hurtworld

Hurtworld

ActionSimulationAdventure
Quality
64Popularity
35Value
61
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-26% $18.59
Buy Now
VS
Subsistence

Subsistence

Quality
61Popularity
33Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈23d
$13.99
Buy Now

Winner

Hurtworld wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 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.

8
Hurtworld
8 of 14 metrics
Subsistence
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$18.59 -
$13.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$17.90 -
$11.19 Wins
Best Current Discount
-26% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
28 price changes Wins
14 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
76.2% positive Wins
72.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
23.7K Wins
12.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
18.0K Wins
8.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
5.6K -
3.4K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
58 -
184 Wins
Steam Recommendations
23.7K Wins
12.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
47 Wins
Supported Languages
15 languages -
26 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2019 Wins
Oct 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHurtworld

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

Wait for SaleSubsistence

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Hurtworld
Subsistence

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

Hurtworld

Hurtworld

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -26% $18.59Buy Now
Steam
Steam +34% $24.99View
Subsistence

Subsistence

1 Store
Steam
Steam$13.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Hurtworld

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

76% positive (23,678 reviews) — mostly positive
23,678 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$18.59 — reasonable price
26% off — modest discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +53%
75 concurrent players — niche audience
23,678 total reviews — proven game with large community

Subsistence

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

72% positive (12,342 reviews) — mostly positive
12,342 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$13.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $9.79 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-23% minor player decrease
153 concurrent players — smaller but active
12,342 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHurtworldSubsistence
Release Date
December 10, 2019
October 25, 2016
Developers
Bankroll Studios
ColdGames
Publishers
Bankroll Studios
ColdGames
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
47

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Hurtworld

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64
  • Processor: 3 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 660/Radeon HD 6970
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Subsistence

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7+
  • Processor: Quad Core
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 760+ or Radeon HD 6950
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 1500 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hurtworld or Subsistence?

Hurtworld won the comparison against Subsistence 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 Hurtworld worth buying over Subsistence?

Based on the metrics, Hurtworld 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. Hurtworld currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:17 AM UTC

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