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KingswayVSUnderMine

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Kingsway

Kingsway

Quality
87Popularity
26Value
65
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-20% $7.95
Buy Now
VS
UnderMine

UnderMine

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
86Popularity
32Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈6d
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

UnderMine wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 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.

6
Kingsway
6 of 14 metrics
UnderMine
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.95 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.60 -
$3.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-20% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
25 price changes Wins
11 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
79/100 -
Steam Review Score
92.8% positive Wins
90.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.5K -
9.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K -
8.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
106 Wins
906 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
51 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.5K -
9.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
27 -
96 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2017 -
Aug 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeKingsway

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

MaybeUnderMine

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:
Kingsway
UnderMine

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

Kingsway

Kingsway

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -20% $7.95Buy Now
Steam
Steam +26% $9.99View
UnderMine

UnderMine

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Kingsway

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (1,475 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,475 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$7.95 — very accessible price
20% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($7.58)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +33% player growth
8 concurrent players — niche audience

UnderMine

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

90% positive (9,229 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
9,229 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-16% minor player decrease
48 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsKingswayUnderMine
Release Date
July 18, 2017
August 6, 2020
Developers
Andrew Morrish
Thorium
Publishers
Andrew Morrish
Thorium
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
27
96

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Kingsway

No PC requirements data available

UnderMine

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 3.2 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 480 / Radeon HD 5870 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Kingsway or UnderMine?

UnderMine won the comparison against Kingsway 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 Kingsway worth buying over UnderMine?

Based on the metrics, UnderMine 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. Kingsway currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:25 AM UTC

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