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Kernel HeartsVSNeverinth

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

Kernel Hearts

Kernel Hearts

Quality
63Popularity
20Value
66
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 23 hours
−31% $13.85
Buy
VS
Neverinth

Neverinth

ActionIndieAdventureRPG3DCuteAction Roguelike +15
Quality
59Popularity
48Value
35
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 8 days
−90% $1.52
Buy

Winner

Neverinth wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Buy on Kinguin
6
Kernel Hearts
6 of 13 metrics
Neverinth
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$13.85 -
$1.52 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.35 -
$1.13 Wins
Best Current Discount
-31% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
14 price changes -
69 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
79.2% positive Wins
70.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
269 -
951 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
213 -
672 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
56 Wins
279 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
38 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
272 -
943 Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
44 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2026 Wins
Jun 2020 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleKernel Hearts

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

Wait for SaleNeverinth

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Kernel Hearts
Neverinth

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

Kernel Hearts

Kernel Hearts

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −31% $13.85Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +44% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +44% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +44% $19.99View
Neverinth

Neverinth

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −90% $1.52Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +1% $1.54View
Steam
Steam$15.99View

Kernel Hearts

Quality

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

79% positive (269 reviews): mostly positive
269 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$13.85: reasonable price
31% off: modest discount
Historical low: $11.35: room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 61% in recent days
12 concurrent players: niche audience

Neverinth

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

71% positive (951 reviews): mostly positive
951 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$1.52: very accessible price
90% off: deep discount
Historical low: $1.13: room for better deals
Game detailsKernel HeartsNeverinth
Release date
September 17, 2026
June 17, 2020
Developers
Ephemera Games
CreAct Games
Publishers
Whitethorn Games
Raw Fury, Neon Doctrine
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
44
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Kernel Hearts

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or Above
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / GTX 1660 Ti or equivalent
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

Neverinth

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 Bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 3770 3.4GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
  • Additional Notes: With Graphics Setting "Beautiful", Screen resolution 1920 x 1080, can run about 30 fps
Which is better: Kernel Hearts or Neverinth?

Neverinth won the comparison against Kernel Hearts 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 Kernel Hearts worth buying over Neverinth?

Based on the metrics, Neverinth 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. Kernel Hearts currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 04:26 AM UTC

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