The Jackbox Party Pack 8 vs The Matriarch
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Jackbox Party Pack 8 wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics. The Matriarch is $8.76 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Jackbox Party Pack 8 | The Matriarch |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 66 |
| Quality | 72 | 62 |
| Value | 74 | 85 |
| Popularity | 25 | 46 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.75 | $2.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.1% positive | 75.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 25 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
The Jackbox Party Pack 8The Matriarch
Details and requirements
| Item | The Jackbox Party Pack 8 | The Matriarch |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 13, 2021 | September 26, 2022 |
| Developers | Jackbox Games, Inc. | Chewa |
| Publishers | Jackbox Games, Inc. | Chewa |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 8.1+ | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.33 GHz Quad Core or Greater | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce 600+ / Radeon 6000+ | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Jackbox Party Pack 8 or The Matriarch?
The Jackbox Party Pack 8 won the comparison against The Matriarch 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 8 worth buying over The Matriarch?
Based on the metrics, The Jackbox Party Pack 8 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 Matriarch currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:58 PM UTC