Detective Grimoire vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Detective Grimoire is $3.59 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Detective Grimoire | Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 55 | 74 |
| Quality | 77 | 91 |
| Value | 52 | 73 |
| Popularity | 27 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.80 | $9.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.1% positive | 97.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 811 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Detective Grimoire
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$9.39−69%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$9.89−67%Buy 
Steam Official store$9.89−67%Buy Side by side over time
Detective GrimoirePhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Details and requirements
| Item | Detective Grimoire | Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 18, 2014 | April 9, 2019 |
| Developers | SFB Games | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publishers | SFB Games | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | WINDOWS® 10（64bit）,11 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel® Core™ i5-3570 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 3 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Detective Grimoire or Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy?
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy won the comparison against Detective Grimoire 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 Detective Grimoire worth buying over Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy?
Based on the metrics, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy 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. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC