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Tetris® Effect: ConnectedVSTricky Towers

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

Tetris® Effect: Connected

Tetris® Effect: Connected

Quality
95Popularity
32Value
45
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-48% $20.77
Buy Now
VS
Tricky Towers

Tricky Towers

Quality
87Popularity
33Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈10h
-58% $6.32
Buy Now

Winner

Tricky Towers wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

6
Tetris® Effect: Connected
6 of 15 metrics
Tricky Towers
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$20.82 -
$6.32 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$4.94 Wins
Best Current Discount
-48% -
-58% Wins
Sales Frequency
24 price changes -
58 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
93/100 Wins
80/100 -
Steam Review Score
94.7% positive Wins
90.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
8.3K -
12.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
7.8K -
11.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
441 Wins
1.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
107 Wins
55 -
Steam Recommendations
8.2K -
12.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
43 Wins
29 -
Supported Languages
10 languages -
20 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2021 Wins
Aug 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeTetris® Effect: Connected

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

Worth ItTricky Towers

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Tetris® Effect: Connected
Tricky Towers

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

Tetris® Effect: Connected

Tetris® Effect: Connected

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -48% $20.77Buy Now
Steam
Steam +93% $39.99View
Tricky Towers

Tricky Towers

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -58% $6.32Buy Now
Steam
Steam +137% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Tetris® Effect: Connected

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (8,267 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 93/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
8,267 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$20.77 — mid-range price
48% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($19.99)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

+19% player growth
93 concurrent players — niche audience

Tricky Towers

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

91% positive (12,225 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
12,225 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$6.32 — very accessible price
58% off — solid discount
Historical low: $4.94 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Strong +31% player growth
68 concurrent players — niche audience
12,225 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTetris® Effect: ConnectedTricky Towers
Release Date
August 17, 2021
August 2, 2016
Developers
Monstars Inc., Resonair, Stage Games
WeirdBeard
Publishers
Enhance
WeirdBeard
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
43
29

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Tetris® Effect: Connected

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590 (required for VR)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 equivalent (required for VR)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC

Tricky Towers

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Tetris® Effect: Connected or Tricky Towers?

Tricky Towers won the comparison against Tetris® Effect: Connected 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 Tetris® Effect: Connected worth buying over Tricky Towers?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 08:57 AM UTC

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