Hyper Light Breaker vs Serum: Toxic Survival
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Serum: Toxic Survival wins 6 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Serum: Toxic Survival is $2.99 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hyper Light Breaker | Serum: Toxic Survival |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 60 |
| Quality | 47 | 40 |
| Value | 78 | 96 |
| Popularity | 57 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.99 | $5.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 51.9% positive | 45.3% positive |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Hyper Light BreakerSerum: Toxic Survival
Details and requirements
| Item | Hyper Light Breaker | Serum: Toxic Survival |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 14, 2025 | May 23, 2024 |
| Developers | Heart Machine | Game Island |
| Publishers | Arc Games | Toplitz Productions |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Processor (minimum) | 4+ cores, 3.6Ghz+ | Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 2080ti, GTX 3060ti, AMD RX 6700 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, 8 GB |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Specs are for 60 FPS | High settings, 1080p @ 60 FPS. CPU must support at least the SSE3 instruction set. Does not require the AVX instruction set. |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 (x64) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hyper Light Breaker or Serum: Toxic Survival?
Serum: Toxic Survival won the comparison against Hyper Light Breaker 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 Hyper Light Breaker worth buying over Serum: Toxic Survival?
Based on the metrics, Serum: Toxic Survival 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. Serum: Toxic Survival currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Related comparisons
Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC