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9 Clues 2: The WardVSFrankenstein: Master of Death

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

9 Clues 2: The Ward

9 Clues 2: The Ward

Quality
72Popularity
23Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-90% $1.56
Buy Now
VS
Frankenstein: Master of Death

Frankenstein: Master of Death

Quality
67Popularity
52Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-25% $3.74
Buy Now

Winner

9 Clues 2: The Ward wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
9 Clues 2: The Ward
8 of 12 metrics
Frankenstein: Master of Death
4 of 12 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.56 Wins
$3.74 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.56 Wins
$2.49 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-25% -
Sales Frequency
29 price changes -
46 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
90.2% positive Wins
82.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
614 -
1.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
554 -
1.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
60 Wins
302 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
611 -
1.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
39 Wins
20 -
Supported Languages
11 languages
11 languages
Release Date
Jul 2015 Wins
Mar 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Maybe9 Clues 2: The Ward

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

MaybeFrankenstein: Master of Death

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:
9 Clues 2: The Ward
Frankenstein: Master of Death

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

9 Clues 2: The Ward

9 Clues 2: The Ward

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $1.56Buy Now
Steam
Steam +861% $14.99View
Frankenstein: Master of Death

Frankenstein: Master of Death

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -25% $3.74Buy Now
Steam
Steam +33% $4.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +33% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

9 Clues 2: The Ward

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

90% positive (614 reviews) — very positive reception
614 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.56 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.45)

Popularity

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

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Frankenstein: Master of Death

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

82% positive (1,696 reviews) — mostly positive
1,696 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.74 — very accessible price
25% off — modest discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game Details9 Clues 2: The WardFrankenstein: Master of Death
Release Date
July 23, 2015
March 9, 2015
Developers
Tap It Games
Jetdogs Studios, Fineway Studios
Publishers
Artifex Mundi
Jetdogs Studios
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
39
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

9 Clues 2: The Ward

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Processor: 2 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Frankenstein: Master of Death

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: 9 Clues 2: The Ward or Frankenstein: Master of Death?

9 Clues 2: The Ward won the comparison against Frankenstein: Master of Death 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 Frankenstein: Master of Death?

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. 9 Clues 2: The Ward currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:43 AM UTC

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