Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition vs Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition is $13.23 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition | Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 68 |
| Quality | 73 | 92 |
| Value | 93 | 69 |
| Popularity | 25 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.14 | $19.37 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.6% positive | 95.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 50 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$6.14−69%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$14.48−28%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$19.99Buy Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Side by side over time
Mercenary Kings: Reloaded EditionShovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Details and requirements
| Item | Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition | Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 25, 2014 | June 26, 2014 |
| Developers | Tribute Games Inc. | Yacht Club Games |
| Publishers | Tribute Games Inc. | Yacht Club Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition or Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove?
Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition won the comparison against Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove 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 Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition worth buying over Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove?
Based on the metrics, Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition 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. Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC