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The Incredible Adventures of Van HelsingVSThe Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III

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

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
78Popularity
31Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-90% $1.43
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VS
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
60Popularity
50Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-90% $1.46
Buy Now

Winner

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
11 of 13 metrics
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III
2 of 13 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.43 Wins
$1.46 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.46 Wins
$2.00 -
Best Current Discount
-90%
-90%
Sales Frequency
44 price changes Wins
20 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
72/100 Wins
64/100 -
Steam Review Score
83.3% positive Wins
64.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.7K Wins
1.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.4K Wins
771 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.3K -
430 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
8 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
7.7K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
95 Wins
61 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
May 2013 -
May 2015 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
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.

MaybeThe Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III

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 Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III

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 Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $1.43Buy Now
Steam
Steam +948% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +948% $14.99View
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $1.46Buy Now
Steam
Steam +927% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +927% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

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

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.43 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.17 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Strong +43% player growth
10 concurrent players — niche audience

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III

Quality

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

64% positive (1,201 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 64/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,201 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.46 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.38)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Incredible Adventures of Van HelsingThe Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III
Release Date
May 22, 2013
May 22, 2015
Developers
NeocoreGames
NeocoreGames
Publishers
NeocoreGames
NeocoreGames
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
95
61

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III

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: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing or The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III?

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing won the comparison against The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III 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 Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing worth buying over The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III?

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 III currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC

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