Lucius II vs Lucius III
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Lucius II wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Lucius II is $2.22 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Lucius II | Lucius III |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 51 | 48 |
| Quality | 53 | 47 |
| Value | 67 | 64 |
| Popularity | 27 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.99 | $7.21 |
| Steam Review Score | 61.7% positive | 53.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Lucius II | Lucius III |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 13, 2015 | December 13, 2018 |
| Developers | Shiver Games | Shiver Games |
| Publishers | Shiver Games | Shiver Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 10 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | i5 | i7 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 550 or better | Geforce GTX 980 Ti |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Lucius II or Lucius III?
Lucius II won the comparison against Lucius III 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 Lucius II worth buying over Lucius III?
Based on the metrics, Lucius II 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. Lucius II currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:55 PM UTC