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

Quake

Quake

Quality
97Popularity
33Value
70
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−59% $4.07
Buy Now
VS
Rise of the Triad

Rise of the Triad

Quality
64Popularity
27Value
65
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−65% $5.19
Buy Now

Winner

Quake wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

12
Quake
12 of 15 metrics
Rise of the Triad
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.07 Wins
$5.19 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.29 Wins
$5.18 -
Best Current Discount
-59% -
-65% Wins
Sales Frequency
107 price changes Wins
66 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
94/100 Wins
67/100 -
Steam Review Score
96.6% positive Wins
66.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
13.2K Wins
1.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
12.8K Wins
1.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
451 Wins
633 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
87 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
13.2K Wins
1.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
35 -
80 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2007 -
Jul 2013 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItQuake

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Wait for SaleRise of the Triad

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Quake
Rise of the Triad

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

Quake

Quake

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −59% $4.07Buy Now
Eneba
Eneba +12% $4.56View
Kinguin
Kinguin +14% $4.66View
Steam
Steam +145% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +145% $9.99View
Rise of the Triad

Rise of the Triad

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −65% $5.19Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +0% $5.20View
Steam
Steam +189% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Quake

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

97% positive (13,243 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 94/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
13,243 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$4.07 — very accessible price
59% off — solid discount
Historical low: $3.29 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +118%
146 concurrent players — smaller but active
13,243 total reviews — proven game with large community

Rise of the Triad

Quality

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

67% positive (1,903 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 67/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,903 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$5.19 — very accessible price
65% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsQuakeRise of the Triad
Release Date
August 3, 2007
July 31, 2013
Developers
Nightdive Studios, id Software, MachineGames
Interceptor Entertainment
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Apogee Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
35
80

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Quake

Recommended

Recommended Spec (*4K/120 HZ)
  • Win 10 64-bit version
  • Intel Core i5-6600k @3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.2 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB)
  • 8GB System RAM
  • Minimum 2GB free space on hard drive (additional space required for add-on downloads)
  • High speed broadband connection required for online play
*Compatible display required

Rise of the Triad

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows 7 64-bit
  • Processor:2.4 GHz Quad Core Processor or Better
  • Memory:4 GB RAM
  • Graphics:AMD Radeon HD 6950 / NVIDIA GTX 560
  • DirectX®:9.0
  • Hard Drive:7 GB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX Compatible
  • Additional:Overclock Your Rig to Ludicrous Speed

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Quake or Rise of the Triad?

Quake won the comparison against Rise of the Triad 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 Quake worth buying over Rise of the Triad?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC

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