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Samorost 3VSThe Treasures of Montezuma 4

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

Samorost 3

Samorost 3

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
88Popularity
29Value
72
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 17 days
−80% $3.99
Buy Now
VS
The Treasures of Montezuma 4

The Treasures of Montezuma 4

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
65Popularity
23Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−74% $1.81
Buy Now

Winner

Samorost 3 wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Samorost 3
11 of 14 metrics
The Treasures of Montezuma 4
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.99 -
$1.81 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.97 Wins
$4.04 -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
-74% -
Sales Frequency
81 price changes Wins
30 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93.8% positive Wins
80.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.3K Wins
658 -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.1K Wins
530 -
Negative Steam Reviews
270 -
128 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
8 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
4.3K Wins
653 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 -
32 Wins
Supported Languages
27 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2016 Wins
May 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSamorost 3

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

MaybeThe Treasures of Montezuma 4

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:
Samorost 3
The Treasures of Montezuma 4

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

Samorost 3

Samorost 3

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −80% $3.99Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $4.11View
Kinguin
Kinguin +11% $4.42View
The Treasures of Montezuma 4

The Treasures of Montezuma 4

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −74% $1.81Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +286% $6.99View
Steam
Steam +286% $6.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Samorost 3

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (4,321 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,321 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$3.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-23% minor player decrease
10 concurrent players — niche audience

The Treasures of Montezuma 4

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

81% positive (658 reviews) — mostly positive
658 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$1.81 — very accessible price
74% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($1.74)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +43% player growth
10 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSamorost 3The Treasures of Montezuma 4
Release Date
March 24, 2016
May 16, 2014
Developers
Amanita Design
Alawar Entertainment
Publishers
Amanita Design
ESDigital Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
30
32

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Samorost 3 or The Treasures of Montezuma 4?

Samorost 3 won the comparison against The Treasures of Montezuma 4 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 Samorost 3 worth buying over The Treasures of Montezuma 4?

Based on the metrics, Samorost 3 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 Treasures of Montezuma 4 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 23, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC

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