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Scanner SombreVSThe Hollow Road: Prologue

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Scanner Sombre

Scanner Sombre

Quality
81Popularity
28Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−94% $0.40
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The Hollow Road: Prologue

The Hollow Road: Prologue

Quality
64Popularity
18Value
52
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$3.99
Buy Now

Winner

Scanner Sombre wins 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.

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Scanner Sombre
11 of 14 metrics
The Hollow Road: Prologue
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.40 Wins
$3.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.66 Wins
$3.59 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
93 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
67/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
91.1% positive -
100% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.2K Wins
12 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.9K Wins
12 -
Negative Steam Reviews
283 -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
3.1K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
26 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2017 -
Jul 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeScanner Sombre

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

Wait for SaleThe Hollow Road: Prologue

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Scanner Sombre
The Hollow Road: Prologue

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

Scanner Sombre

Scanner Sombre

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $0.40Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +55% $0.62View
Steam
Steam$6.99View
The Hollow Road: Prologue

The Hollow Road: Prologue

1 Store
Steam
Steam$3.99Buy Now

Scanner Sombre

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

91% positive (3,166 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 67/100 — mixed reception from critics
3,166 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.40 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.30 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +300%
4 concurrent players — niche audience

The Hollow Road: Prologue

Quality

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

100% positive (12 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
12 reviews — limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$3.99 — very accessible price
Near historical low ($3.59)
Game DetailsScanner SombreThe Hollow Road: Prologue
Release Date
April 26, 2017
July 3, 2026
Developers
Introversion Software
CatzdevStudio
Publishers
Introversion Software
CatzdevStudio
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
Windows

Scanner Sombre

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

The Hollow Road: Prologue

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB or better or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB or better or Intel Arc A770 16 GB / Intel Arc B580 12 GB or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: SSD recommended & Upsampling / DLSS / FSR or Xe Super Sampling
Which is better: Scanner Sombre or The Hollow Road: Prologue?

Scanner Sombre won the comparison against The Hollow Road: Prologue 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 Scanner Sombre worth buying over The Hollow Road: Prologue?

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

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 04:27 PM UTC

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