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9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent CreekVSAbyss: The Wraiths of Eden

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

9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

Quality
71Popularity
23Value
84
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈6d
-93% $1.04
Buy Now
VS
Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden

Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden

Quality
71Popularity
24Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-74% $3.92
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek
6 of 12 metrics
Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.04 Wins
$3.92 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.09 Wins
$2.99 -
Best Current Discount
-93% Wins
-74% -
Sales Frequency
22 price changes -
33 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
89.8% positive Wins
89.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
687 -
819 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
617 -
734 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
70 Wins
85 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1
1
Steam Recommendations
685 -
817 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
19 -
20 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2014 Wins
Apr 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
Maybe9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

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

MaybeAbyss: The Wraiths of Eden

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: The Secret of Serpent Creek
Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden

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: The Secret of Serpent Creek

9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -93% $1.04Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1341% $14.99View
Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden

Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -74% $3.92Buy Now
Steam
Steam +282% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

90% positive (687 reviews) — very positive reception
687 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.04 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.01)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

90% positive (819 reviews) — very positive reception
819 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.92 — very accessible price
74% off — solid discount
Historical low: $2.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +200%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game Details9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent CreekAbyss: The Wraiths of Eden
Release Date
July 10, 2014
April 3, 2014
Developers
Tap It Games
Artifex Mundi
Publishers
Artifex Mundi
Artifex Mundi
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
19
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

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

Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek or Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden?

9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek and Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden 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 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek worth buying over Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden?

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. 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC

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