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Escape Simulator 2VSThe House of Da Vinci 3

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

Escape Simulator 2

Escape Simulator 2

CasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
87Popularity
29Value
50
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−3% $19.44
Buy Now
VS
The House of Da Vinci 3

The House of Da Vinci 3

Quality
72Popularity
25Value
70
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 10 days
−50% $9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Escape Simulator 2 wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Escape Simulator 2
8 of 14 metrics
The House of Da Vinci 3
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.44 -
$9.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$17.99 -
$9.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-3% -
-50% Wins
Sales Frequency
19 price changes -
79 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
92.2% positive Wins
89.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.1K Wins
1.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.7K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
319 -
135 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
419 Wins
18 -
Steam Recommendations
4.1K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
25 -
30 Wins
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
13 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2025 Wins
Dec 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEscape Simulator 2

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

MaybeThe House of Da Vinci 3

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:
Escape Simulator 2
The House of Da Vinci 3

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

Escape Simulator 2

Escape Simulator 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −3% $19.44Buy Now
Steam
Steam +3% $19.99View
The House of Da Vinci 3

The House of Da Vinci 3

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −50% $9.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +39% $13.90View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +100% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Escape Simulator 2

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

92% positive (4,067 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,067 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$19.44 — reasonable price
3% off — minor discount
Historical low: $15.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +53%
456 concurrent players — smaller but active

The House of Da Vinci 3

Quality

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

89% positive (1,276 reviews) — very positive reception
1,276 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$9.99 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
Historical low: $7.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +127%
25 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEscape Simulator 2The House of Da Vinci 3
Release Date
October 27, 2025
December 22, 2022
Developers
Pine Studio
Blue Brain Games
Publishers
Pine Studio
Blue Brain Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
25
30

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Escape Simulator 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (or newer)
  • Processor: X64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DX11 capable GPU (6 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space

The House of Da Vinci 3

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 7 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Escape Simulator 2 or The House of Da Vinci 3?

Escape Simulator 2 won the comparison against The House of Da Vinci 3 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 Escape Simulator 2 worth buying over The House of Da Vinci 3?

Based on the metrics, Escape Simulator 2 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. The House of Da Vinci 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC

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