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Chess UltraVSPoker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version)

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

Chess Ultra

Chess Ultra

ActionStrategyCasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPGSports
Quality
63Popularity
26Value
65
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−86% $1.87
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Winner

Poker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version) wins 8 of 14 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.

6
Chess Ultra
6 of 14 metrics
Poker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version)
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.87 Wins
$37.21 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.89 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-86% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
74 price changes -
101 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
71/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
76.7% positive -
89.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K -
6.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K -
5.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
424 Wins
644 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
14 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
0 -
6.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
20 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
1 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2017 Wins
Nov 2010 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleChess Ultra

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Wait for SalePoker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version)

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Chess Ultra
Poker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version)

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

Chess Ultra

Chess Ultra

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −86% $1.87Buy Now
Steam
Steam +108% $3.89View
Poker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version)

Poker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version)

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin$37.21Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Chess Ultra

Quality

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

77% positive (1,821 reviews) — mostly positive
1,821 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.87 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+11% player growth
21 concurrent players — niche audience

Poker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version)

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

90% positive (6,220 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 71/100 — generally favorable from critics
6,220 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$37.21 — mid-range price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +75%
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsChess UltraPoker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version)
Release Date
June 21, 2017
November 22, 2010
Developers
Ripstone
Telltale Games
Publishers
Ripstone
Platforms
Windows
MacOs, Windows
Achievements
20

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Chess Ultra or Poker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version)?

Poker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version) won the comparison against Chess Ultra 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 Chess Ultra worth buying over Poker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version)?

Based on the metrics, Poker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version) 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. Chess Ultra currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 05:58 AM UTC

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