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

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

StrategyIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerIsometricAction +13
Quality
84Popularity
29Value
80
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−91% $1.84
Buy
VS
Torment: Tides of Numenera

Torment: Tides of Numenera

StrategyIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerIsometricGreat Soundtrack +13
Quality
74Popularity
27Value
83
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
−96% $1.43
Buy

Winner

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Buy on Kinguin
7
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
7 of 13 metrics
Torment: Tides of Numenera
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.84 -
$1.43 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.56 -
$1.21 Wins
Best Current Discount
-91% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
62 price changes -
185 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
81/100
81/100
Steam Review Score
86.3% positive Wins
72.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.6K Wins
2.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.1K Wins
1.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
495 Wins
562 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
24 Wins
7 -
Steam Recommendations
3.6K Wins
2.0K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
60 Wins
52 -
Supported Languages
1 language -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2015 -
Feb 2017 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeShadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeTorment: Tides of Numenera

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
Torment: Tides of Numenera

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

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $1.84Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +11% $2.05View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Torment: Tides of Numenera

Torment: Tides of Numenera

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −96% $1.43Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +1% $1.45View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$34.99View
Steam
Steam$34.99View

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

Quality

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

86% positive (3,605 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
3,605 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$1.84: very accessible price
91% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.56)

Popularity

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

Players down 30% in recent days
19 concurrent players: niche audience

Torment: Tides of Numenera

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

73% positive (2,048 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
2,048 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.43: very accessible price
96% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.21)

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 29% in recent days
5 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsShadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended EditionTorment: Tides of Numenera
Release date
August 20, 2015
February 27, 2017
Developers
Harebrained Schemes
inXile Entertainment
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Xbox Game Studios, inXile Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
60
52

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

No PC requirements data available

Torment: Tides of Numenera

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel i5 series or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Which is better: Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition or Torment: Tides of Numenera?

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition won the comparison against Torment: Tides of Numenera 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 Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition worth buying over Torment: Tides of Numenera?

Based on the metrics, Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition 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. Torment: Tides of Numenera currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:01 AM UTC

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