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3D Math - UltraVSTakenoko

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

3D Math - Ultra

3D Math - Ultra

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationSports
Quality
72Popularity
38Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
Takenoko

Takenoko

Quality
43Popularity
33Value
94
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
-75% $2.49
Buy Now

Winner

3D Math - Ultra wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 5 of 9 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
3D Math - Ultra
5 of 9 metrics
Takenoko
4 of 9 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$2.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$2.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-75% Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
4 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
92.9% positive Wins
53.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
211 Wins
106 -
Positive Steam Reviews
196 Wins
57 -
Negative Steam Reviews
15 Wins
49 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Jun 2020 Wins
Nov 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
Maybe3D Math - Ultra

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

MaybeTakenoko

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:
3D Math - Ultra
Takenoko

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

3D Math - Ultra

3D Math - Ultra

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Takenoko

Takenoko

1 Store
Steam
Steam -75% $2.49Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

3D Math - Ultra

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

93% positive (211 reviews) — very positive reception
211 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Takenoko

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

54% positive (106 reviews) — mixed opinions
106 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.49 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game Details3D Math - UltraTakenoko
Release Date
June 16, 2020
November 27, 2019
Developers
Big Mind Games 9000
Twin Sails Interactive
Publishers
Big Mind Games 9000
Twin Sails Interactive
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: 3D Math - Ultra or Takenoko?

3D Math - Ultra won the comparison against Takenoko 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 3D Math - Ultra worth buying over Takenoko?

Based on the metrics, 3D Math - Ultra 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. Takenoko currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:43 AM UTC

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