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

Split Fiction

Split Fiction

ActionAdventure
Quality
78Popularity
40Value
48
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-7% $46.45
Buy Now
VS
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
85Popularity
27Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-67% $9.80
Buy Now

Winner

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
Split Fiction
6 of 14 metrics
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$46.45 -
$9.80 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$39.99 -
$8.80 Wins
Best Current Discount
-7% -
-67% Wins
Sales Frequency
28 price changes -
63 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
78/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
97.2% positive Wins
90.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
74.5K Wins
2.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
72.4K Wins
2.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.1K -
239 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2.2K Wins
50 -
Steam Recommendations
74.3K Wins
2.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
20 -
62 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2025 Wins
Aug 2023 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSplit Fiction

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

MaybeTrine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

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:
Split Fiction
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

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

Split Fiction

Split Fiction

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -7% $46.45Buy Now
Steam
Steam +8% $49.99View
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -67% $9.80Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +22% $12.00View
Steam
Steam +206% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +206% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Split Fiction

Quality

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

97% positive (74,479 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
74,479 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$46.45 — premium price
7% off — minor discount
Historical low: $34.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

+11% player growth
2,627 concurrent players — solid base
105 new reviews — still being discovered
74,479 total reviews — major title

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Quality

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

90% positive (2,432 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,432 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$9.80 — very accessible price
67% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($8.63)

Popularity

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

-28% player decline
81 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSplit FictionTrine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
Release Date
March 6, 2025
August 31, 2023
Developers
Hazelight Studios
Frozenbyte
Publishers
Electronic Arts
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
20
62

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Split Fiction

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64 bit Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-11700k or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 8GB or AMD Radeon 6700 XT - 12GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 85 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Resolution: 2560x1440 Native FPS: 60 Graphics Settings Preset: High

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.20 GHz or Ryzen 5 360
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 16 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Split Fiction or Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy?

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy won the comparison against Split Fiction 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 Split Fiction worth buying over Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy?

Based on the metrics, Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy 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. Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:50 PM UTC

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