Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse vs Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is R$25.90 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse | Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 69 |
| Quality | 59 | 84 |
| Value | 82 | 42 |
| Popularity | 22 | 53 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 39.36 | R$ 13.46 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.2% positive | 90.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 19 | 0 |
Where to buy
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Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
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Details and requirements
| Item | Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse | Shantae: Half-Genie Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 4, 2026 | December 20, 2016 |
| Developers | Frontside 180 | WayForward |
| Publishers | Pocketpair Publishing | WayForward |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64bit) | Windows®8 or Windows®10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 3470 | AMD Phenom(TM) II X6 1035T Processor @ 2.6GHz / Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.4GHz or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1050 | AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or higher |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | 1080p, 16:9 recommended | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse or Shantae: Half-Genie Hero?
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero won the comparison against Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse 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 Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse worth buying over Shantae: Half-Genie Hero?
Based on the metrics, Shantae: Half-Genie 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. Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:46 PM UTC