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Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of KarkhalaVSNancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem

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
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−81% $2.88
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Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem

Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem

Quality
47Popularity
25Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$21.99
Buy Now

Winner

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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10
Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala
10 of 14 metrics
Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.88 Wins
$21.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.48 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
74 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
93.2% positive Wins
54% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
781 -
1.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
728 Wins
573 -
Negative Steam Reviews
53 Wins
489 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
4 Wins
Steam Recommendations
774 -
1.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
34 Wins
23 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Aug 2016 -
Dec 2019 Wins
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.

Wait for SaleNancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala
Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem

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 −81% $2.88Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +8% $3.12View
Steam
Steam$14.99View
Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem

Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem

1 Store
Steam
Steam$21.99Buy Now

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

Quality

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

93% positive (781 reviews) — very positive reception
781 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.88 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.48)

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

54% positive (1,062 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,062 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$21.99 — mid-range price
Historical low: $15.39 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-62% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsEnigmatis 3: The Shadow of KarkhalaNancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
Release Date
August 11, 2016
December 3, 2019
Developers
Artifex Mundi
HeR Interactive, Inc.
Publishers
Artifex Mundi
HeR Interactive, Inc.
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
MacOs, Windows
Achievements
34
23

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

Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows® 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3.0GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX-960 or AMD Radeon R9 270X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard, mouse and speakers
Which is better: Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala or Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem?

Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala won the comparison against Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem 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 Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem?

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: Sep 5, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC

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