Winner
Filament wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Filament
Quality
Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.
Value
Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.
Popularity
Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Locktale
Quality
Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.
Filament
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1) or 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Quad Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2GB AMD Radeon R9 280, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 or better
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64bit Processor and Operating System
Locktale
Which is better: Filament or Locktale?
Filament won the comparison against Locktale 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 Filament worth buying over Locktale?
Based on the metrics, Filament 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. Filament currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 04:43 PM UTC