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

Earthworm Jim 3D

Earthworm Jim 3D

Quality
37Popularity
34Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 83 days
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Quality
81Popularity
31Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 6 days
−85% $1.32
Buy Now

Winner

Tomb Raider: Anniversary wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

2
Earthworm Jim 3D
2 of 14 metrics
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$1.32 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.99 -
$0.89 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-85% Wins
Sales Frequency
5 price changes -
77 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
44.1% positive -
81.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
118 -
6.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
52 -
5.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
66 Wins
1.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
40 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
6.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2009 Wins
Jun 2007 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleEarthworm Jim 3D

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

MaybeTomb Raider: Anniversary

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Earthworm Jim 3D
Tomb Raider: Anniversary

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

Earthworm Jim 3D

Earthworm Jim 3D

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −85% $1.32Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +21% $1.60View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +581% $8.99View
Steam
Steam +581% $8.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Earthworm Jim 3D

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

44% positive (118 reviews) — mostly negative
118 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$19.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $13.99 — room for better deals

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Quality

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

81% positive (6,579 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
6,579 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.32 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.89 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +135%
61 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEarthworm Jim 3DTomb Raider: Anniversary
Release Date
November 4, 2009
June 5, 2007
Developers
VIS Interactive
Crystal Dynamics
Publishers
Interplay Inc.
Crystal Dynamics
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Earthworm Jim 3D or Tomb Raider: Anniversary?

Tomb Raider: Anniversary won the comparison against Earthworm Jim 3D 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 Earthworm Jim 3D worth buying over Tomb Raider: Anniversary?

Based on the metrics, Tomb Raider: Anniversary 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. Tomb Raider: Anniversary currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 27, 2026, 12:38 PM UTC

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