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Painkiller OverdoseVSPainkiller Redemption

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

Painkiller Overdose

Painkiller Overdose

Quality
64Popularity
24Value
96
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈20h
-82% $0.90
Buy Now
VS
Painkiller Redemption

Painkiller Redemption

Quality
39Popularity
45Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-79% $1.06
Buy Now

Winner

Painkiller Overdose wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

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

9
Painkiller Overdose
9 of 11 metrics
Painkiller Redemption
2 of 11 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.90 Wins
$1.06 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99
$0.99
Best Current Discount
-82% Wins
-79% -
Sales Frequency
24 price changes -
56 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
65/100 Wins
43/100 -
Steam Review Score
69.7% positive Wins
47.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
927 Wins
587 -
Positive Steam Reviews
646 Wins
278 -
Negative Steam Reviews
281 Wins
309 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
915 Wins
586 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
2 languages
2 languages
Release Date
Oct 2007 -
Feb 2011 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybePainkiller Overdose

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

MaybePainkiller Redemption

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 Overdose
Painkiller Redemption

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 Overdose

Painkiller Overdose

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -82% $0.90Buy Now
Steam
Steam +454% $4.99View
Painkiller Redemption

Painkiller Redemption

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -79% $1.06Buy Now
Steam
Steam +371% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Painkiller Overdose

Quality

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

70% positive (927 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 65/100 — mixed reception from critics
927 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.90 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-67% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Painkiller Redemption

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

47% positive (587 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 43/100 — critics weren't impressed
587 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.06 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.99)

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPainkiller OverdosePainkiller Redemption
Release Date
October 30, 2007
February 25, 2011
Developers
Mindware Studios
Eggtooth Team
Publishers
Prime Matter
Prime Matter
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Painkiller Overdose or Painkiller Redemption?

Painkiller Overdose won the comparison against Painkiller Redemption 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 Overdose worth buying over Painkiller Redemption?

Based on the metrics, Painkiller Overdose 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. Painkiller Overdose currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:37 PM UTC

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