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DeceitVSPrisoners

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

Deceit

Deceit

Quality
51Popularity
28Value
50
VS
Prisoners

Prisoners

ActionStrategyCasualIndie
Quality
54Popularity
44Value
93
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
-70% $1.49
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Winner

Prisoners wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

3
Deceit
3 of 14 metrics
Prisoners
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$1.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$1.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-70% Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
9 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
58.4% positive -
65.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.5K Wins
547 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
360 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.0K -
187 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
13 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
0 -
545 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
38 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2017 -
Aug 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDeceit

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

MaybePrisoners

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:
Deceit
Prisoners

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

Deceit

Deceit

No deals available
Prisoners

Prisoners

1 Store
Steam
Steam -70% $1.49Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Deceit

Quality

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

58% positive (2,501 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,501 reviews — solid data foundation

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Prisoners

Quality

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

66% positive (547 reviews) — mixed opinions
547 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.49 — very accessible price
70% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDeceitPrisoners
Release Date
March 3, 2017
August 15, 2024
Developers
World Makers
Brave Cat Games
Publishers
World Makers
Brave Cat Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
38

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Deceit or Prisoners?

Prisoners won the comparison against Deceit 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 Deceit worth buying over Prisoners?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC

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