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Loop HeroVSShroom and Gloom

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

Loop Hero

Loop Hero

StrategyIndieRPG2DRoguelikePixel Graphics +15
Quality
89Popularity
37Value
38
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−81% $2.82
Buy
VS
Shroom and Gloom

Shroom and Gloom

IndieEarly AccessAdventureRoguelikeRogueliteRPG +14
Quality
75Popularity
27Value
40
SteamBest price· Steam
$14.99
Buy

Winner

Loop Hero wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
11
Loop Hero
11 of 15 metrics
Shroom and Gloom
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.82 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.47 Wins
$14.99 -
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
124 price changes Wins
1 price change -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
82/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
92.7% positive -
93.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
33.9K Wins
1.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
31.4K Wins
1.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.5K -
118 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
208 -
478 Wins
Steam Recommendations
33.9K Wins
1.5K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
50 Wins
14 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2021 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeLoop Hero

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

Wait for SaleShroom and Gloom

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:
Loop Hero
Shroom and Gloom

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

Loop Hero

Loop Hero

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −81% $2.82Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +5% $2.95View
Steam
Steam$14.99View
Shroom and Gloom

Shroom and Gloom

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy

Loop Hero

Quality

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

93% positive (33,860 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100: high marks from professional reviewers
33,860 reviews: large sample

Value

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

$2.82: very accessible price
81% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($2.47)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 26% in recent days
253 concurrent players: smaller but active
33,860 total reviews: proven game with large community

Shroom and Gloom

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

93% positive (1,762 reviews): very positive reception
1,762 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$14.99: reasonable price

Popularity

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

Players down 44% in recent days
345 concurrent players: smaller but active
Game detailsLoop HeroShroom and Gloom
Release date
March 4, 2021
September 10, 2026
Developers
Four Quarters
Team Lazerbeam
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
50
14

Loop Hero

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8.1, 10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E6750 (2 * 2660) or equivalent, AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5000+ (2 * 2600) or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 8600 GT (512 MB), Radeon HD 4650 (1024 MB)
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

Shroom and Gloom

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-6950X / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 1080 / Radeon RX Vega 56 / Arc A580
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 13 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60 FPS
Which is better: Loop Hero or Shroom and Gloom?

Loop Hero won the comparison against Shroom and Gloom 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 Loop Hero worth buying over Shroom and Gloom?

Based on the metrics, Loop Hero 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. Shroom and Gloom currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:51 AM UTC

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