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It's Quiz TimeVSThe Jackbox Party Pack 9

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

It's Quiz Time

It's Quiz Time

Quality
58Popularity
19Value
45
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-10% $22.38
Buy Now
VS
The Jackbox Party Pack 9

The Jackbox Party Pack 9

StrategyCasualIndie
Quality
67Popularity
23Value
43
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-59% $12.33
Buy Now

Winner

The Jackbox Party Pack 9 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

1
It's Quiz Time
1 of 13 metrics
The Jackbox Party Pack 9
12 of 13 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$22.38 -
$12.33 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$12.49 -
$11.52 Wins
Best Current Discount
-10% -
-59% Wins
Sales Frequency
6 price changes -
74 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
73.8% positive -
84.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
225 -
595 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
166 -
503 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
59 Wins
92 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
45 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
595 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
20 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2017 -
Oct 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleIt's Quiz Time

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleThe Jackbox Party Pack 9

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
It's Quiz Time
The Jackbox Party Pack 9

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

It's Quiz Time

It's Quiz Time

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -10% $22.38Buy Now
Steam
Steam +12% $24.99View
The Jackbox Party Pack 9

The Jackbox Party Pack 9

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -59% $12.33Buy Now
Steam
Steam +143% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +143% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

It's Quiz Time

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

74% positive (225 reviews) — mostly positive
225 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$22.38 — mid-range price
10% off — minor discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +200%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

The Jackbox Party Pack 9

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

85% positive (595 reviews) — mostly positive
595 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$12.33 — reasonable price
59% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($10.98)

Popularity

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

-62% player drop
33 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsIt's Quiz TimeThe Jackbox Party Pack 9
Release Date
November 30, 2017
October 19, 2022
Developers
Snap Finger Click
Jackbox Games, Inc.
Publishers
Vision Games Publishing LTD
Jackbox Games, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

It's Quiz Time

No PC requirements data available

The Jackbox Party Pack 9

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 8.1+
  • Processor: 2.33 GHz Quad Core or Greater
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 600+ / Radeon 6000+
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: It's Quiz Time or The Jackbox Party Pack 9?

The Jackbox Party Pack 9 won the comparison against It's Quiz Time 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 It's Quiz Time worth buying over The Jackbox Party Pack 9?

Based on the metrics, The Jackbox Party Pack 9 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. It's Quiz Time currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:29 AM UTC

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