LuciusVSLucius III
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Lucius III
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Lucius wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Lucius
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Lucius III
Quality
Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.
Value
Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Lucius
Recommended
- OS *:Windows XP, VISTA, 7
- Processor:Pentium Core 2 2,6GHz or AMD equivalent
- Memory:2 GB RAM
- Graphics:NVIDIA 260 GT Series or ATI equivalent with 512MB of Graphics Memory
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:3 GB HD space
- Sound:DX9.0c compatible
Lucius III
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
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.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:07 PM UTC