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HurtworldVSVolcanoids

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

Hurtworld

Hurtworld

ActionSimulationAdventure
Quality
64Popularity
35Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−34% $16.56
Buy Now
VS
Volcanoids

Volcanoids

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventure
Quality
69Popularity
31Value
59
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−15% $16.98
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

6
Hurtworld
6 of 12 metrics
Volcanoids
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$16.56 Wins
$16.98 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$17.62 -
$13.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-34% Wins
-15% -
Sales Frequency
53 price changes -
87 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
76.2% positive -
83.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
23.7K Wins
7.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
18.0K Wins
6.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
5.6K -
1.2K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
42 -
46 Wins
Steam Recommendations
23.7K Wins
7.6K -
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.

MaybeVolcanoids

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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
Kinguin
Kinguin −34% $16.56Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +1% $16.77View
Steam
Steam +51% $24.99View
Volcanoids

Volcanoids

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −15% $16.98Buy Now
Steam
Steam +18% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Hurtworld

Quality

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

76% positive (23,653 reviews) — mostly positive
23,653 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$16.56 — reasonable price
34% off — decent discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-72% player drop
23 concurrent players — niche audience
23,653 total reviews — proven game with large community

Volcanoids

Quality

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

84% positive (7,639 reviews) — mostly positive
7,639 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$16.98 — reasonable price
15% off — minor discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-55% player drop
27 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

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

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hurtworld or Volcanoids?

Hurtworld and Volcanoids are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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, Too Close to Call 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: Jul 21, 2026, 09:40 AM UTC

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