9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek vs True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek is $3.92 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: The Secret of Serpent Creek | True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 59 |
| Quality | 71 | 74 |
| Value | 76 | 71 |
| Popularity | 23 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.90 | $5.82 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.7% positive | 93.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 11 |
Where to buy
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9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek
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Details and requirements
| Item | 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek | True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 10, 2014 | April 21, 2025 |
| Developers | Tap It Games | Goblinz Enterprises Ltd |
| Publishers | Artifex Mundi | The Digital Lounge |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 | Windows 11 21H2 (build 22000) or newer (X64) |
| Processor (minimum) | 2 GHz | 1.5Ghz CPU: SSE2 instruction set support. |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 256 MB VRAM | DX10, DX11, DX12 or Vulkan capable GPUs |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek or True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3?
9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek won the comparison against True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3 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: The Secret of Serpent Creek worth buying over True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3?
Based on the metrics, 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC