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The Jackbox Party Pack 7VSThe Jackbox Party Pack 9

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

The Jackbox Party Pack 7

The Jackbox Party Pack 7

Quality
77Popularity
29Value
76
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 4 hours
−62% $11.26
Buy Now
VS
The Jackbox Party Pack 9

The Jackbox Party Pack 9

StrategyCasualIndie
Quality
67Popularity
23Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−60% $12.11
Buy Now

Winner

The Jackbox Party Pack 7 wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
The Jackbox Party Pack 7
8 of 12 metrics
The Jackbox Party Pack 9
4 of 12 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.26 Wins
$12.11 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.22 Wins
$11.52 -
Best Current Discount
-62% Wins
-60% -
Sales Frequency
60 price changes -
92 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
96.8% positive Wins
84.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.0K Wins
600 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.8K Wins
507 -
Negative Steam Reviews
126 -
93 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
110 Wins
28 -
Steam Recommendations
3.9K Wins
596 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
20
20
Supported Languages
1 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2020 -
Oct 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Jackbox Party Pack 7

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

MaybeThe Jackbox Party Pack 9

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
The Jackbox Party Pack 7
The Jackbox Party Pack 9

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

The Jackbox Party Pack 7

The Jackbox Party Pack 7

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −62% $11.26Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $11.43View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +46% $16.49View
Steam
Steam +166% $29.99View
The Jackbox Party Pack 9

The Jackbox Party Pack 9

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −60% $12.11Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +61% $19.49View
Steam
Steam +148% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

The Jackbox Party Pack 7

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

97% positive (3,976 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
3,976 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$11.26 — reasonable price
62% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($10.77)

Popularity

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

-57% player drop
83 concurrent players — niche audience

The Jackbox Party Pack 9

Quality

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

84% positive (600 reviews) — mostly positive
600 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$12.11 — reasonable price
60% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($10.98)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +148%
62 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Jackbox Party Pack 7The Jackbox Party Pack 9
Release Date
October 14, 2020
October 19, 2022
Developers
Jackbox Games, Inc.
Jackbox Games, Inc.
Publishers
Jackbox Games, Inc.
Jackbox Games, Inc.
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
20
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Jackbox Party Pack 7

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8.1+
  • Processor: 2.33 GHz Quad Core or Greater
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 600+ / Radeon 6000+
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

The Jackbox Party Pack 9

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 8.1+
  • Processor: 2.33 GHz Quad Core or Greater
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 600+ / Radeon 6000+
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Jackbox Party Pack 7 or The Jackbox Party Pack 9?

The Jackbox Party Pack 7 won the comparison against The Jackbox Party Pack 9 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 The Jackbox Party Pack 7 worth buying over The Jackbox Party Pack 9?

Based on the metrics, The Jackbox Party Pack 7 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 Jackbox Party Pack 7 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 02:23 PM UTC

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