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

Crime O'Clock

Crime O'Clock

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
63Popularity
21Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-92% $1.59
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

Crime O'Clock wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
Crime O'Clock
10 of 12 metrics
Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game
2 of 12 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.59 Wins
$6.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.40 Wins
$5.94 -
Best Current Discount
-92% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
49 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
69/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
67.1% positive -
69.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
392 Wins
164 -
Positive Steam Reviews
263 Wins
114 -
Negative Steam Reviews
129 -
50 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Jul 2023 Wins
Jul 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCrime O'Clock

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just 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:
Crime O'Clock
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

Crime O'Clock

Crime O'Clock

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $1.59Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1157% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +1157% $19.99View
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

Crime O'Clock

Quality

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

67% positive (392 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
392 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.59 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.27 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +200%
3 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 DetailsCrime O'ClockTime Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game
Release Date
July 21, 2023
July 28, 2017
Developers
Bad Seed
Crisp App Studio
Publishers
Maximum Entertainment
Crisp App Studio
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Crime O'Clock or Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game?

Crime O'Clock 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 Crime O'Clock worth buying over Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game?

Based on the metrics, Crime O'Clock 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. Crime O'Clock currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:28 AM UTC

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