Lair of the Clockwork God vs The End Is Nigh
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Lair of the Clockwork God wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Lair of the Clockwork God is $14.26 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Lair of the Clockwork God | The End Is Nigh |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 56 |
| Quality | 89 | 90 |
| Value | 78 | 40 |
| Popularity | 45 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.73 | $14.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.8% positive | 93.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 10 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Lair of the Clockwork God | The End Is Nigh |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 21, 2020 | July 12, 2017 |
| Developers | Size Five Games | Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel |
| Publishers | Size Five Games | Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i7 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | nVidia 9999999999999GTX TI SLIx200 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 500 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Lair of the Clockwork God or The End Is Nigh?
Lair of the Clockwork God won the comparison against The End Is Nigh 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 The End Is Nigh?
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC