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SoulmaskVSValheim

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

Soulmask

Soulmask

IndieSimulationAdventureRPGBase BuildingSingleplayerPvP +16
Quality
64Popularity
35Value
75
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−57% $12.82
Buy
VS
Valheim

Valheim

ActionIndieAdventureRPGBase BuildingSingleplayerMultiplayer +14
Quality
93Popularity
90Value
59
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 9 hours
−27% $22.01
Buy

Winner

Valheim wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Buy on GAMIVO
4
Soulmask
4 of 15 metrics
Valheim
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.82 Wins
$22.01 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$12.75 -
$9.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-57% Wins
-27% -
Sales Frequency
98 price changes -
195 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
89/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
76.7% positive -
93.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
18.5K -
472.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
14.2K -
443.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
4.3K Wins
29.6K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.4K -
115.8K Wins
Steam Recommendations
18.5K -
473.1K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
121 Wins
53 -
Supported Languages
10 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2026 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeSoulmask

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

Worth ItValheim

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Soulmask
Valheim

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

Soulmask

Soulmask

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −57% $12.82Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +52% $19.49View
Steam
Steam +134% $29.99View
Valheim

Valheim

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −27% $22.01Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $22.36View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +36% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +36% $29.99View

Soulmask

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (18,528 reviews): mostly positive
18,528 reviews: large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$12.82: reasonable price
57% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($12.75)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 106% in recent days
2,064 concurrent players: solid base
18,528 total reviews: proven game with large community

Valheim

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

94% positive (472,729 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 89/100: high marks from professional reviewers
472,729 reviews: very large sample

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$22.01: mid-range price
27% off: modest discount

Popularity

Trending now: growing player base and active community.

Players up 95% in recent days
151,385 concurrent players: very large community
968 new reviews: steady interest
472,729 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam
Game detailsSoulmaskValheim
Release date
April 9, 2026
September 9, 2026
Developers
CampFire Studio
Iron Gate AB
Publishers
Qooland Games
Coffee Stain Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
121
53

Soulmask

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit version) / Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
  • Memory: 24 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 3060 / AMD 6700XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: on board
  • Additional Notes: SSD is highly recommended

Valheim

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or later
  • Processor: i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Which is better: Soulmask or Valheim?

Valheim won the comparison against Soulmask 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 Soulmask worth buying over Valheim?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC

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