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McPixelVSThe Trolley Solution

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

McPixel

McPixel

Quality
82Popularity
55Value
59
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-35% $3.24
Buy Now
VS
The Trolley Solution

The Trolley Solution

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
63Popularity
22Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-64% $3.58
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
McPixel
7 of 14 metrics
The Trolley Solution
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.24 Wins
$3.58 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.15 Wins
$5.99 -
Best Current Discount
-35% -
-64% Wins
Sales Frequency
17 price changes -
33 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
76/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
87.3% positive Wins
78.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.5K Wins
534 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.2K Wins
417 -
Negative Steam Reviews
322 -
117 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
1 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.5K Wins
531 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
13 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2012 -
Sep 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMcPixel

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

MaybeThe Trolley Solution

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

Time Range:
McPixel
The Trolley Solution

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

McPixel

McPixel

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -35% $3.24Buy Now
Steam
Steam +54% $4.99View
The Trolley Solution

The Trolley Solution

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -64% $3.58Buy Now
Steam
Steam +179% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

McPixel

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

87% positive (2,541 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,541 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$3.24 — very accessible price
35% off — decent discount

The Trolley Solution

Quality

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

78% positive (534 reviews) — mostly positive
534 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.58 — very accessible price
64% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($3.26)

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMcPixelThe Trolley Solution
Release Date
September 25, 2012
September 12, 2025
Developers
Sos Sosowski
byDanDans
Publishers
Sos Sosowski
The Bueno Interactive
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
13

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

McPixel

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows Vista
  • Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo or Athlon X2
  • Memory:1024 MB RAM
  • Graphics:Pixel-art-with-filters capable graphics card
  • DirectX®:9.0b
  • Hard Drive:71 MB HD space
  • Sound:Stereo sound card

The Trolley Solution

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: McPixel or The Trolley Solution?

McPixel and The Trolley Solution are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 McPixel worth buying over The Trolley Solution?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. The Trolley Solution currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:39 AM UTC

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