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The Hayseed KnightVSUnrest

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

The Hayseed Knight

The Hayseed Knight

IndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
75Popularity
37Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈34d
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Unrest

Unrest

Quality
57Popularity
33Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-78% $2.17
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

5
The Hayseed Knight
5 of 10 metrics
Unrest
5 of 10 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$2.17 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.99 -
$2.02 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-78% Wins
Sales Frequency
6 price changes -
31 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
65/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.2% positive Wins
65.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
183 Wins
115 -
Positive Steam Reviews
176 Wins
75 -
Negative Steam Reviews
7 Wins
40 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Dec 2020 Wins
Jul 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Hayseed Knight

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

MaybeUnrest

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 Hayseed Knight
Unrest

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 Hayseed Knight

The Hayseed Knight

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Unrest

Unrest

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -78% $2.17Buy Now
Steam
Steam +360% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

The Hayseed Knight

Quality

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

96% positive (183 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
183 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Unrest

Quality

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

65% positive (115 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 65/100 — mixed reception from critics
115 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.17 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.92)

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Hayseed KnightUnrest
Release Date
December 8, 2020
July 23, 2014
Developers
Maxi Molina (MaxiMJdev)
Pyrodactyl
Publishers
Maxi Molina (MaxiMJdev)
Pyrodactyl
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Hayseed Knight or Unrest?

The Hayseed Knight and Unrest are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Hayseed Knight worth buying over Unrest?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Unrest currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:21 AM UTC

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