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Chicken Invaders 4VSChicken Invaders 5

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

Chicken Invaders 4

Chicken Invaders 4

ActionCasualIndie
Quality
77Popularity
22Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$5.99
Buy Now
VS
Chicken Invaders 5

Chicken Invaders 5

ActionCasualIndie
Quality
77Popularity
24Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-61% $2.35
Buy Now

Winner

Chicken Invaders 5 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

3
Chicken Invaders 4
3 of 13 metrics
Chicken Invaders 5
10 of 13 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.99 -
$2.35 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$2.10 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-61% Wins
Sales Frequency
4 price changes -
38 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
97.8% positive Wins
97% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
535 -
921 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
523 -
893 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
12 Wins
28 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
5 Wins
Steam Recommendations
533 -
918 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
15
15
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2014 -
Mar 2015 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleChicken Invaders 4

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

MaybeChicken Invaders 5

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:
Chicken Invaders 4
Chicken Invaders 5

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

Chicken Invaders 4

Chicken Invaders 4

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now
Chicken Invaders 5

Chicken Invaders 5

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -61% $2.35Buy Now
Steam
Steam +155% $5.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Chicken Invaders 4

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

98% positive (535 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
535 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$5.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

+17% player growth
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Chicken Invaders 5

Quality

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

97% positive (921 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
921 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.35 — very accessible price
61% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($1.96)

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsChicken Invaders 4Chicken Invaders 5
Release Date
June 6, 2014
March 13, 2015
Developers
InterAction studios
InterAction studios
Publishers
InterAction studios
InterAction studios
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
15
15

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Chicken Invaders 4 or Chicken Invaders 5?

Chicken Invaders 5 won the comparison against Chicken Invaders 4 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 Chicken Invaders 4 worth buying over Chicken Invaders 5?

Based on the metrics, Chicken Invaders 5 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. Chicken Invaders 5 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC

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