Hob vs Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hob wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Hob is $0.08 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hob | Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 69 | 60 |
| Quality | 83 | 55 |
| Value | 85 | 84 |
| Popularity | 30 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.96 | $1.04 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.3% positive | 63.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 8 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Hob
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$0.96−95%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.13−94%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$3.29−84%Buy Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.04−95%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.25−94%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$3.09−86%Buy Side by side over time
HobTrine 3: The Artifacts of Power
Details and requirements
| Item | Hob | Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 26, 2017 | August 20, 2015 |
| Developers | Runic Games | Frozenbyte |
| Publishers | Arc Games | Frozenbyte |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 or later, 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel quad-core 2.0 GHz, or dual-core 2.6 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 2GB / Radeon HD 6850 2GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 10 |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hob or Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power?
Hob won the comparison against Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power 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 Hob worth buying over Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power?
Based on the metrics, Hob 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. Hob currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:12 PM UTC