9 Clues 2: The Ward vs Dracula: Love Kills
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
9 Clues 2: The Ward wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Dracula: Love Kills is R$4.46 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | 9 Clues 2: The Ward | Dracula: Love Kills |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 62 | 59 |
| Quality | 72 | 64 |
| Value | 80 | 83 |
| Popularity | 23 | 20 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 8.16 | R$ 3.70 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.3% positive | 81.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 3 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
9 Clues 2: The WardDracula: Love Kills
Details and requirements
| Item | 9 Clues 2: The Ward | Dracula: Love Kills |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 23, 2015 | October 29, 2013 |
| Developers | Tap It Games | Waterlily Games |
| Publishers | Artifex Mundi | Frogwares |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2 GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 256 MB VRAM | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: 9 Clues 2: The Ward or Dracula: Love Kills?
9 Clues 2: The Ward won the comparison against Dracula: Love Kills 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 9 Clues 2: The Ward worth buying over Dracula: Love Kills?
Based on the metrics, 9 Clues 2: The Ward 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. Dracula: Love Kills currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:36 PM UTC