Lucius vs Lucius III
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Lucius wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Lucius is $1.07 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Lucius | Lucius III |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 56 | 49 |
| Quality | 71 | 47 |
| Value | 57 | 68 |
| Popularity | 31 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.14 | $7.21 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.7% positive | 53.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 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 | Lucius III |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 26, 2012 | December 13, 2018 |
| Developers | Shiver Games | Shiver Games |
| Publishers | Shiver Games | Shiver Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP, VISTA, 7 | Windows 10 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Pentium Core 2 2,6GHz or AMD equivalent | i7 |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA 260 GT Series or ATI equivalent with 512MB of Graphics Memory | Geforce GTX 980 Ti |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 9.0c | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 3 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Lucius or Lucius III?
Lucius 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 worth buying over Lucius III?
Based on the metrics, Lucius 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC