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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
Volcanoids

Volcanoids

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventure
Quality
69Popularity
31Value
64
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-28% $14.49
Buy Now

Winner

Volcanoids wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

4
Hurtworld
4 of 12 metrics
Volcanoids
8 of 12 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$18.59 -
$14.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$17.90 -
$11.76 Wins
Best Current Discount
-26% -
-28% Wins
Sales Frequency
28 price changes -
73 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
76.2% positive -
83.9% 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)
58 -
79 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

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

MaybeVolcanoids

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

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

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

Volcanoids

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -28% $14.49Buy Now
Steam
Steam +38% $19.99View

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

Volcanoids

Quality

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

84% positive (7,613 reviews) — mostly positive
7,613 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$14.49 — reasonable price
28% off — modest discount
Historical low: $11.29 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Strong +28% player growth
91 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?

Volcanoids won the comparison against Hurtworld 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, Volcanoids 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. Volcanoids currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:28 AM UTC

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