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The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and ResnarkledVSThe Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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

The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
72Popularity
24Value
39
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-79% $4.10
Buy Now
VS
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
78Popularity
31Value
48
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈23h
-20% $12.02
Buy Now

Winner

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

3
The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled
3 of 15 metrics
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.10 Wins
$12.02 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.99 -
$1.46 Wins
Best Current Discount
-79% Wins
-20% -
Sales Frequency
16 price changes -
40 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
70/100 -
72/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
77.2% positive -
83.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
978 -
7.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
755 -
6.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
223 Wins
1.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
9 Wins
Steam Recommendations
971 -
7.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
51 -
95 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2009 -
May 2013 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleThe Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeThe Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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:
The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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

The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -79% $4.10Buy Now
Steam
Steam +388% $19.99View
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -20% $12.02Buy Now
Steam
Steam +25% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +25% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

77% positive (978 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 70/100 — generally favorable from critics
978 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$4.10 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.99)

Popularity

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

+20% player growth
6 concurrent players — niche audience

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

Quality

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

83% positive (7,701 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,701 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$12.02 — reasonable price
20% off — minor discount

Popularity

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

-75% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and ResnarkledThe Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
Release Date
December 11, 2009
May 22, 2013
Developers
inXile Entertainment
NeocoreGames
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios, inXile Entertainment
NeocoreGames
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
51
95

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

No PC requirements data available

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8 (64 bit)
  • Processor:Quad Core CPU 2.5 GHz
  • Memory:4 GB RAM
  • Graphics:GeForce 560 or Radeon HD5800
  • DirectX®:11
  • Hard Drive:20 GB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX 11 compatible sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled or The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing?

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing won the comparison against The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled 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 The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled worth buying over The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing?

Based on the metrics, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing 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. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:46 PM UTC

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