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Lair of the Clockwork GodVSReflex

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

Lair of the Clockwork God

Lair of the Clockwork God

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
89Popularity
45Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−96% $0.73
Buy Now
VS
Reflex

Reflex

ActionCasualIndie
Quality
70Popularity
24Value
36
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 36 days
$0.99
Buy Now

Winner

Lair of the Clockwork God wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

9
Lair of the Clockwork God
9 of 15 metrics
Reflex
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.73 Wins
$0.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.41 Wins
$0.59 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
39 price changes Wins
28 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93.2% positive Wins
87.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
662 -
979 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
617 -
854 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
45 Wins
125 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
6 Wins
Steam Recommendations
660 -
934 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
21 -
1502 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
103 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2020 Wins
Nov 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItLair of the Clockwork God

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Wait for SaleReflex

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Lair of the Clockwork God
Reflex

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

Lair of the Clockwork God

Lair of the Clockwork God

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $0.73Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2638% $19.99View
Reflex

Reflex

3 Stores
Steam
Steam$0.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +302% $3.98View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +406% $5.01View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Lair of the Clockwork God

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (662 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
662 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$0.73 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Reflex

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

87% positive (979 reviews) — very positive reception
979 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$0.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-90% player drop
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLair of the Clockwork GodReflex
Release Date
February 21, 2020
November 23, 2017
Developers
Size Five Games
Easy game
Publishers
Size Five Games
Game for people
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
21
1,502

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Lair of the Clockwork God

No PC requirements data available

Reflex

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Pentium® 4 1.5 GHz / Athlon® XP
  • Memory: 250 MB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 210 590Mhz
  • DirectX: Version 6.0
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Lair of the Clockwork God or Reflex?

Lair of the Clockwork God won the comparison against Reflex 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 Lair of the Clockwork God worth buying over Reflex?

Based on the metrics, Lair of the Clockwork God 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. Lair of the Clockwork God currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 27, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC

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