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

I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

Quality
91Popularity
25Value
64
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−71% $7.24
Buy
VS
I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

ActionSimulationAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayerComedy +12
Quality
90Popularity
23Value
57
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−94% $1.58
Buy

Winner

I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Buy on Kinguin
7
I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar
7 of 13 metrics
I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.24 -
$1.58 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.24 -
$1.58 Wins
Best Current Discount
-71% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
14 price changes
14 price changes
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
83/100 -
89/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.2% positive Wins
91.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
611 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
560 -
Negative Steam Reviews
45 Wins
51 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
1.2K Wins
604 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
19 Wins
16 -
Supported Languages
1 language -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2021 -
Sep 2023 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeI Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeI Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

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:
I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar
I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

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

I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −71% $7.24Buy
Steam
Steam +245% $24.99View
I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $1.58Buy
Steam
Steam$24.99View

I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

96% positive (1,175 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 83/100: high marks from professional reviewers
1,175 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$7.24: very accessible price
71% off: solid discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Players down 57% in recent days
3 concurrent players: niche audience

I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

Quality

Excellent community reception: players and critics agree on the quality.

92% positive (609 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 89/100: high marks from professional reviewers
609 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$1.58: very accessible price
94% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Players down 50% in recent days
3 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsI Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the LiarI Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine
Release date
August 24, 2021
September 28, 2023
Developers
Schell Games
Schell Games
Publishers
Schell Games
Schell Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
19
16

I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater
  • Additional Notes: Requires VR headset

I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater
  • VR Support: SteamVR or Meta PC
  • Additional Notes: Requires VR headset
Which is better: I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar or I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine?

I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar won the comparison against I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine 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 I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar worth buying over I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine?

Based on the metrics, I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar 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. I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC

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