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CaseCrackerVSLocktale

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

CaseCracker

CaseCracker

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPGSingleplayer2DFirst-Person +11
Quality
72Popularity
29Value
73
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−55% $4.51
Buy
VS
Locktale

Locktale

Quality
57Popularity
13Value
51
SteamBest price· Steam
$7.99
Buy

Winner

CaseCracker wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Buy on Kinguin
10
CaseCracker
10 of 13 metrics
Locktale
3 of 13 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.51 Wins
$7.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.99 Wins
$6.79 -
Best Current Discount
-55% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
36 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
89.3% positive Wins
79.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.3K Wins
39 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.0K Wins
31 -
Negative Steam Reviews
355 -
8 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
31 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
3.3K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
27 -
71 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages
2 languages
Release Date
Dec 2022 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeCaseCracker

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleLocktale

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
CaseCracker
Locktale

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

CaseCracker

CaseCracker

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −55% $4.51Buy
Steam
Steam +122% $9.99View
Locktale

Locktale

1 Store
Steam
Steam$7.99Buy

CaseCracker

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

89% positive (3,325 reviews): very positive reception
3,325 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$4.51: very accessible price
55% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($3.99)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players down 84% in recent days
11 concurrent players: niche audience

Locktale

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

79% positive (39 reviews): mostly positive
39 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$7.99: very accessible price
Near historical low ($6.79)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players down 40% in recent days
3 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsCaseCrackerLocktale
Release date
December 19, 2022
September 7, 2026
Developers
BlackRobe
Mina Pêcheux
Publishers
BlackRobe
Mina Pêcheux
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
27
71

CaseCracker

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 630
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card

Locktale

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: CaseCracker or Locktale?

CaseCracker won the comparison against Locktale 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 CaseCracker worth buying over Locktale?

Based on the metrics, CaseCracker 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. CaseCracker currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 04:43 PM UTC

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