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

Lucius III

Lucius III

Quality
47Popularity
24Value
84
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈43d
-85% $2.99
Buy Now
VS
Scorn

Scorn

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
64Popularity
33Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈22d
-75% $12.49
Buy Now

Winner

Scorn wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 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.

5
Lucius III
5 of 14 metrics
Scorn
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.99 Wins
$12.49 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$2.93 Wins
Best Current Discount
-85% Wins
-75% -
Sales Frequency
53 price changes -
110 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
53% positive -
77.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.0K -
13.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
533 -
10.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
472 Wins
3.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
35 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.0K -
13.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
36 Wins
12 -
Supported Languages
7 languages -
29 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2018 -
Oct 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLucius III

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleScorn

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:
Lucius III
Scorn

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

Lucius III

Lucius III

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -85% $2.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +569% $19.99View
Scorn

Scorn

3 Stores
Steam
Steam -75% $12.49Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +220% $39.99View
Kinguin
Kinguin +284% $48.02View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Lucius III

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

53% positive (1,005 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,005 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.99 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

3 concurrent players — niche audience

Scorn

Quality

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

77% positive (13,534 reviews) — mostly positive
13,534 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$12.49 — reasonable price
75% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +80%
54 concurrent players — niche audience
13,534 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLucius IIIScorn
Release Date
December 13, 2018
October 14, 2022
Developers
Shiver Games
Ebb Software
Publishers
Shiver Games
Kepler Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
36
12

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Lucius III

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
  • Processor: i7
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 980 Ti
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Scorn

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600/Intel Core i7-8700
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD (Solid State Drive)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Lucius III or Scorn?

Scorn 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 III worth buying over Scorn?

Based on the metrics, Scorn 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 III currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:07 PM UTC

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