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Murder by NumbersVSThe Mermaid Mask

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Murder by Numbers

Murder by Numbers

IndieAdventure
Quality
81Popularity
25Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 5 days
−84% $2.44
Buy Now
VS
The Mermaid Mask

The Mermaid Mask

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
79Popularity
28Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−17% $16.51
Buy Now

Winner

The Mermaid Mask wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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5
Murder by Numbers
5 of 14 metrics
The Mermaid Mask
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.44 Wins
$16.51 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.32 Wins
$16.53 -
Best Current Discount
-84% Wins
-17% -
Sales Frequency
92 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
85.2% positive -
99.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K -
2.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
979 -
2.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
170 -
14 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
116 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.1K -
2.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
4 -
21 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2020 -
Jul 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMurder by Numbers

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

MaybeThe Mermaid Mask

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Murder by Numbers
The Mermaid Mask

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

Murder by Numbers

Murder by Numbers

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −84% $2.44Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +8% $2.64View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$14.99View
Steam
Steam$14.99View
The Mermaid Mask

The Mermaid Mask

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −17% $16.51Buy Now
Steam
Steam +9% $17.99View

Murder by Numbers

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

85% positive (1,149 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,149 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.44 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +50%
9 concurrent players — niche audience

The Mermaid Mask

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

99% positive (2,593 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
2,593 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$16.51 — reasonable price
17% off — minor discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-40% player decline
76 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsMurder by NumbersThe Mermaid Mask
Release Date
March 6, 2020
July 16, 2026
Developers
Mediatonic
SFB Games
Publishers
The Irregular Corporation
SFB Games
Platforms
Windows
MacOs, Windows
Achievements
4
21

Murder by Numbers

Recommended

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

The Mermaid Mask

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Murder by Numbers or The Mermaid Mask?

The Mermaid Mask won the comparison against Murder by Numbers 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 Murder by Numbers worth buying over The Mermaid Mask?

Based on the metrics, The Mermaid Mask 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 Mermaid Mask currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 04:32 PM UTC

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