I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine vs Is this Game Trying to Kill Me?
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine is $3.84 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine | Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 75 | 66 |
| Quality | 90 | 89 |
| Value | 99 | 72 |
| Popularity | 23 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.29 | $5.13 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.5% positive | 95.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 3 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine | Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 28, 2023 | November 12, 2024 |
| Developers | Schell Games | Stately Snail |
| Publishers | Schell Games | Stately Snail |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater | — |
| VR Support (minimum) | SteamVR or Meta PC | — |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Requires VR headset | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine or Is this Game Trying to Kill Me??
I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine won the comparison against Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? 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 3: Cog in the Machine worth buying over Is this Game Trying to Kill Me??
Based on the metrics, I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine 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 3: Cog in the Machine currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC