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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade IIVSThrough the Woods

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

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Quality
70Popularity
32Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈13h
-64% $18.07
Buy Now
VS
Through the Woods

Through the Woods

Quality
65Popularity
49Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-90% $1.93
Buy Now

Winner

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 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.

8
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
8 of 14 metrics
Through the Woods
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$18.07 -
$1.93 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$12.49 -
$1.47 Wins
Best Current Discount
-64% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
53 price changes Wins
28 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
63/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
86.6% positive Wins
71.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
8.7K Wins
1.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
7.5K Wins
844 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.2K -
336 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
30 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
8.4K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
12 -
27 Wins
Supported Languages
27 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
May 2024 Wins
Oct 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSenua’s Saga: Hellblade II

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

MaybeThrough the Woods

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:
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Through the Woods

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

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -64% $18.07Buy Now
Steam
Steam +177% $49.99View
Through the Woods

Through the Woods

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $1.93Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +936% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +936% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +936% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Quality

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

87% positive (8,697 reviews) — very positive reception
8,697 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$18.07 — reasonable price
64% off — solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-44% player decline
18 concurrent players — niche audience

Through the Woods

Quality

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

72% positive (1,180 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 63/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,180 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.93 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.34 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSenua’s Saga: Hellblade IIThrough the Woods
Release Date
May 21, 2024
October 27, 2016
Developers
Ninja Theory
Antagonist
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios
Fulqrum Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
12
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel i7-10700K | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 3080 | AMD RX 6800 XT | Intel Arc A770
  • Storage: 70 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Required

Through the Woods

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU rated at 3,5 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 980 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® 11 compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II or Through the Woods?

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II won the comparison against Through the Woods 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 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II worth buying over Through the Woods?

Based on the metrics, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II 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. Through the Woods currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:20 PM UTC

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