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HurtworldVSVolcanoids

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

Hurtworld

Hurtworld

ActionSimulationAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayerPvP +14
Quality
64Popularity
35Value
81
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−65% $8.74
Buy
VS
Volcanoids

Volcanoids

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureBase BuildingSingleplayerMultiplayer +13
Quality
69Popularity
31Value
47
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−11% $17.83
Buy

Winner

Hurtworld wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Buy on Steam
10
Hurtworld
10 of 13 metrics
Volcanoids
3 of 13 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.29 Wins
$17.83 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.74 Wins
$11.70 -
Best Current Discount
-43% Wins
-11% -
Sales Frequency
167 price changes Wins
73 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
76.2% positive -
83.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
23.6K Wins
7.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
18.0K Wins
6.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
5.6K -
1.3K Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
67 Wins
29 -
Steam Recommendations
23.7K Wins
7.7K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
40 Wins
Supported Languages
15 languages
15 languages
Release Date
Dec 2019 Wins
Jan 2019 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeHurtworld

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleVolcanoids

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Hurtworld
Volcanoids

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

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −65% $8.74Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +64% $14.29View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +65% $14.40View
Volcanoids

Volcanoids

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −11% $17.83Buy
Steam
Steam +12% $19.99View

Hurtworld

Quality

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

76% positive (23,625 reviews): mostly positive
23,625 reviews: large sample

Value

Great timing to buy: competitive price for the content offered.

$8.74: very accessible price
65% off: solid discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Players up 243% in recent days
127 concurrent players: smaller but active
23,625 total reviews: proven game with large community

Volcanoids

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

84% positive (7,686 reviews): mostly positive
7,686 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.

$17.83: reasonable price
11% off: minor discount

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 48% in recent days
11 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsHurtworldVolcanoids
Release date
December 10, 2019
January 29, 2019
Developers
Bankroll Studios
Volcanoid
Publishers
Bankroll Studios
Volcanoid
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows
Achievements
—
40

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

Volcanoids

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Future releases may require more hard drive space.
Which is better: Hurtworld or Volcanoids?

Hurtworld won the comparison against Volcanoids 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 Volcanoids?

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: Oct 13, 2026, 07:54 AM UTC

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