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Hyper Light DrifterVSSuper Dungeon Maker

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

Hyper Light Drifter

Hyper Light Drifter

Quality
90Popularity
34Value
60
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 8 hours
−39% $12.22
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Super Dungeon Maker

Super Dungeon Maker

Quality
66Popularity
21Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−90% $2.03
Buy Now

Winner

Hyper Light Drifter wins 9 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.

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9
Hyper Light Drifter
9 of 14 metrics
Super Dungeon Maker
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.22 -
$2.03 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$10.89 -
$2.52 Wins
Best Current Discount
-39% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
142 price changes Wins
115 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93.4% positive Wins
82.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
15.5K Wins
388 -
Positive Steam Reviews
14.5K Wins
321 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.0K -
67 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
41 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
15.4K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
23 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2016 -
May 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHyper Light Drifter

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

MaybeSuper Dungeon Maker

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:
Hyper Light Drifter
Super Dungeon Maker

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

Hyper Light Drifter

Hyper Light Drifter

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −39% $12.22Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $12.61View
Steam
Steam +64% $19.99View
Super Dungeon Maker

Super Dungeon Maker

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −90% $2.03Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $2.10View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Hyper Light Drifter

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

93% positive (15,514 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
15,514 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$12.22 — reasonable price
39% off — decent discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

27 concurrent players — niche audience
15,514 total reviews — proven game with large community

Super Dungeon Maker

Quality

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

83% positive (388 reviews) — mostly positive
388 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$2.03 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.84)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsHyper Light DrifterSuper Dungeon Maker
Release Date
March 31, 2016
May 3, 2023
Developers
Heart Machine
FIRECHICK
Publishers
Heart Machine
rokaplay
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
23
Which is better: Hyper Light Drifter or Super Dungeon Maker?

Hyper Light Drifter won the comparison against Super Dungeon Maker 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 Drifter worth buying over Super Dungeon Maker?

Based on the metrics, Hyper Light Drifter 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. Super Dungeon Maker currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 08:57 PM UTC

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