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

Painkiller Hell & Damnation

Painkiller Hell & Damnation

Quality
71Popularity
28Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-87% $2.65
Buy Now
VS
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake

Quality
58Popularity
28Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-89% $2.64
Buy Now

Winner

Painkiller Hell & Damnation 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.

11
Painkiller Hell & Damnation
11 of 14 metrics
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.65 -
$2.64 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.24 Wins
$7.86 -
Best Current Discount
-87% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
94 price changes Wins
42 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
64/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
78.8% positive Wins
68.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.9K Wins
2.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.3K Wins
1.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
617 Wins
815 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
2.9K Wins
2.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
107 Wins
41 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2012 -
Apr 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybePainkiller Hell & Damnation

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

MaybeTHE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake

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:
Painkiller Hell & Damnation
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake

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

Painkiller Hell & Damnation

Painkiller Hell & Damnation

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -87% $2.65Buy Now
Steam
Steam +654% $19.99View
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $2.64Buy Now
Steam
Steam +847% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Painkiller Hell & Damnation

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

79% positive (2,910 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 64/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,910 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.65 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-78% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

69% positive (2,596 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,596 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.64 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.49)

Popularity

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

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPainkiller Hell & DamnationTHE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake
Release Date
October 31, 2012
April 28, 2022
Developers
The Farm 51
MegaPixel Studio S. A.
Publishers
Prime Matter
Forever Entertainment S. A.
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
107
41

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Painkiller Hell & Damnation

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista/7
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX/ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512+ MB)
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 5 GB HD space
  • Sound: DirectX Compatible

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: intel i7-7700 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / 1660 super / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 7 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Painkiller Hell & Damnation or THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake?

Painkiller Hell & Damnation won the comparison against THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake 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 Painkiller Hell & Damnation worth buying over THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake?

Based on the metrics, Painkiller Hell & Damnation 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. THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC

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