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

Pagan: Absent Gods

Pagan: Absent Gods

Quality
51Popularity
55Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
55Popularity
39Value
89
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
-91% $2.69
Buy Now

Winner

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 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.

3
Pagan: Absent Gods
3 of 14 metrics
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$5.42 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$2.69 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-82% Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
54 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
64/100 Wins
60/100 -
Steam Review Score
49.8% positive -
55.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.5K -
61.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.2K -
34.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
27.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
22 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.5K -
61.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
123 Wins
64 -
Supported Languages
11 languages
11 languages
Release Date
Aug 2019 -
Feb 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SalePagan: Absent Gods

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeWolcen: Lords of Mayhem

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:
Pagan: Absent Gods
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

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

Pagan: Absent Gods

Pagan: Absent Gods

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

3 Stores
Steam
Steam -91% $2.69Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +101% $5.42View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1015% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Pagan: Absent Gods

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

50% positive (2,504 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 64/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,504 reviews — solid data foundation

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Quality

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

56% positive (61,726 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 60/100 — mixed reception from critics
61,726 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$2.69 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-21% minor player decrease
19 concurrent players — niche audience
61,726 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPagan: Absent GodsWolcen: Lords of Mayhem
Release Date
August 26, 2019
February 13, 2020
Developers
Mad Head Games
WOLCEN Studio
Publishers
Mad Head Games
WOLCEN Studio
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
123
64

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Pagan: Absent Gods

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1/Windows 10
  • Processor: x64-compatible, quad core, 3.2GHz or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon™ RX560 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-Bit SP1, Windows 8.1 64-Bit, Windows 10 64-Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770S 3.1 GHz / AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 18 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Pagan: Absent Gods or Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem?

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem won the comparison against Pagan: Absent Gods 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 Pagan: Absent Gods worth buying over Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem?

Based on the metrics, Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem 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. Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC

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