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Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of KarkhalaVSEnigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek

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

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

Quality
74Popularity
24Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−82% $2.76
Buy Now
VS
Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek

Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek

Quality
68Popularity
25Value
76
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 1 day
−75% $3.80
Buy Now

Winner

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala
8 of 13 metrics
Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.76 Wins
$3.80 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.48 Wins
$3.71 -
Best Current Discount
-82% Wins
-75% -
Sales Frequency
38 price changes -
49 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
93.2% positive Wins
84.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
778 -
1.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
725 -
1.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
53 Wins
207 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
27 Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
774 -
1.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
34 Wins
11 -
Supported Languages
11 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2016 Wins
Oct 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEnigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

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

MaybeEnigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala
Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek

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

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −82% $2.76Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $2.83View
Steam
Steam +443% $14.99View
Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek

Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −75% $3.80Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +0% $3.81View
Steam
Steam +294% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

Quality

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

93% positive (778 reviews) — very positive reception
778 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.76 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.48)

Popularity

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

-17% minor player decrease
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek

Quality

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

84% positive (1,332 reviews) — mostly positive
1,332 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.80 — very accessible price
75% off — solid discount
Historical low: $2.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-79% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEnigmatis 3: The Shadow of KarkhalaEnigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
Release Date
August 11, 2016
October 16, 2014
Developers
Artifex Mundi
Artifex Mundi
Publishers
Artifex Mundi
Artifex Mundi
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
34
11

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0b
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Processor: 2 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala or Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek?

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala won the comparison against Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek 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 Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala worth buying over Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek?

Based on the metrics, Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala 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. Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC

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