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Scene InvestigatorsVSThe House of Da Vinci 3

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

Scene Investigators

Scene Investigators

Quality
72Popularity
24Value
47
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈39d
$24.99
Buy Now
VS
The House of Da Vinci 3

The House of Da Vinci 3

Quality
72Popularity
25Value
70
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈25d
-50% $9.99
Buy Now

Winner

The House of Da Vinci 3 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

3
Scene Investigators
3 of 15 metrics
The House of Da Vinci 3
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99 -
$9.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$9.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-50% Wins
Sales Frequency
8 price changes -
59 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
76/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
74.6% positive -
89.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
918 -
1.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
685 -
1.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
233 -
132 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
11 Wins
10 -
Steam Recommendations
896 -
1.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
5 -
30 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2023 Wins
Dec 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleScene Investigators

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeThe House of Da Vinci 3

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:
Scene Investigators
The House of Da Vinci 3

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

Scene Investigators

Scene Investigators

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
The House of Da Vinci 3

The House of Da Vinci 3

3 Stores
Steam
Steam -50% $9.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +8% $10.79View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +100% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Scene Investigators

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

75% positive (918 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
918 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$24.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

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

-70% player drop
6 concurrent players — niche audience

The House of Da Vinci 3

Quality

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

90% positive (1,263 reviews) — very positive reception
1,263 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$9.99 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($8.99)

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsScene InvestigatorsThe House of Da Vinci 3
Release Date
October 24, 2023
December 22, 2022
Developers
EQ Studios
Blue Brain Games
Publishers
EQ Studios
Blue Brain Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
5
30

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Scene Investigators

No PC requirements data available

The House of Da Vinci 3

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 7 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Scene Investigators or The House of Da Vinci 3?

The House of Da Vinci 3 won the comparison against Scene Investigators 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 Scene Investigators worth buying over The House of Da Vinci 3?

Based on the metrics, The House of Da Vinci 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 House of Da Vinci 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:19 AM UTC

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