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

Niffelheim

Niffelheim

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
61Popularity
26Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-97% $0.69
Buy Now
VS
Tribes of Midgard

Tribes of Midgard

Quality
64Popularity
34Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-91% $1.84
Buy Now

Winner

Tribes of Midgard wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
Niffelheim
5 of 13 metrics
Tribes of Midgard
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.69 Wins
$1.84 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.07 Wins
$1.25 -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
-91% -
Sales Frequency
25 price changes -
103 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
73.3% positive -
76.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K -
17.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K -
13.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
485 Wins
4.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
63 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.8K -
17.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
33 Wins
26 -
Supported Languages
14 languages -
19 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2018 -
Jul 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeNiffelheim

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

MaybeTribes of Midgard

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:
Niffelheim
Tribes of Midgard

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

Niffelheim

Niffelheim

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -97% $0.69Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2797% $19.99View
Tribes of Midgard

Tribes of Midgard

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -91% $1.84Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +193% $5.40View
GamersGate
GamersGate +986% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +986% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Niffelheim

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

73% positive (1,818 reviews) — mostly positive
1,818 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$0.69 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.60)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +400%
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Tribes of Midgard

Quality

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

76% positive (17,391 reviews) — mostly positive
17,391 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$1.84 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.25 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-57% player drop
44 concurrent players — niche audience
17,391 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNiffelheimTribes of Midgard
Release Date
September 26, 2018
July 27, 2021
Developers
Ellada Games
Norsfell
Publishers
Ellada Games
Gearbox Publishing
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
33
26

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Niffelheim

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 7, 8, 10
  • Processor: 2.4 Ghz Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 9XX or AMD
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 4:3 and 21:9 screen ratio supported

Tribes of Midgard

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bits
  • Processor: Intel Quad Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 Ti/970 (High Settings) and 1070 (Ultra Settings) or AMD R9 290/AMD RX480 (High Settings)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Niffelheim or Tribes of Midgard?

Tribes of Midgard won the comparison against Niffelheim 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 Niffelheim worth buying over Tribes of Midgard?

Based on the metrics, Tribes of Midgard 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. Niffelheim currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC

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