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

Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)

Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
40Popularity
22Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4d
-78% $1.31
Buy Now
VS
Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
55Popularity
36Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$6.99
Buy Now

Winner

Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006) wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 10 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

7
Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)
7 of 10 metrics
Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game
3 of 10 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.31 Wins
$6.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.94 Wins
$5.94 -
Best Current Discount
-78% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
36 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
44.6% positive -
69.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
446 Wins
164 -
Positive Steam Reviews
199 Wins
114 -
Negative Steam Reviews
247 -
50 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Nov 2014 -
Jul 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBroken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleTime Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)
Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

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

Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)

Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -78% $1.31Buy Now
Steam
Steam +55% $2.03View
Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

1 Store
Steam
Steam$6.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

45% positive (446 reviews) — mostly negative
446 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$1.31 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.89 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

5 concurrent players — niche audience

Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

70% positive (164 reviews) — mixed opinions
164 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$6.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $4.89 — room for better deals

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBroken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game
Release Date
November 4, 2014
July 28, 2017
Developers
Sumo Digital Ltd
Crisp App Studio
Publishers
Revolution Software Ltd
Crisp App Studio
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006) or Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game?

Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006) won the comparison against Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game 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 Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006) worth buying over Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game?

Based on the metrics, Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006) 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. Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC

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