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The Jackbox Party PackVSThe Jackbox Party Pack 5

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

The Jackbox Party Pack

The Jackbox Party Pack

Quality
73Popularity
26Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−71% $7.30
Buy Now
VS
The Jackbox Party Pack 5

The Jackbox Party Pack 5

StrategyCasualIndie
Quality
75Popularity
27Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−66% $10.33
Buy Now

Winner

The Jackbox Party Pack 5 wins 6 of 10 head-to-head metrics.

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

4
The Jackbox Party Pack
4 of 10 metrics
The Jackbox Party Pack 5
6 of 10 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.30 Wins
$10.33 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.62 Wins
$10.16 -
Best Current Discount
-71% Wins
-66% -
Sales Frequency
93 price changes Wins
54 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
90.6% positive -
93.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.5K -
2.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K -
2.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
138
138
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
16 -
30 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.5K -
2.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
20
20
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Nov 2014 -
Oct 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Jackbox Party Pack

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeThe Jackbox Party Pack 5

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
The Jackbox Party Pack
The Jackbox Party Pack 5

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

The Jackbox Party Pack

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −71% $7.30Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +2% $7.41View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +71% $12.50View
Steam
Steam +242% $24.99View
The Jackbox Party Pack 5

The Jackbox Party Pack 5

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −66% $10.33Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +1% $10.47View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +74% $17.99View
Steam
Steam +190% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

The Jackbox Party Pack

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

91% positive (1,464 reviews) — very positive reception
1,464 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$7.30 — very accessible price
71% off — solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-13% minor player decrease
20 concurrent players — niche audience

The Jackbox Party Pack 5

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (2,172 reviews) — very positive reception
2,172 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$10.33 — reasonable price
66% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($10.02)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +93%
27 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Jackbox Party PackThe Jackbox Party Pack 5
Release Date
November 26, 2014
October 17, 2018
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

No PC requirements data available

The Jackbox Party Pack 5

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Jackbox Party Pack or The Jackbox Party Pack 5?

The Jackbox Party Pack 5 won the comparison against The Jackbox Party Pack 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 worth buying over The Jackbox Party Pack 5?

Based on the metrics, The Jackbox Party Pack 5 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 5 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 03:55 PM UTC

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