The Posthumous Investigation vs Trials of Innocence
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Posthumous Investigation wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Posthumous Investigation is $5.23 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Posthumous Investigation | Trials of Innocence |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 62 | 52 |
| Quality | 86 | 73 |
| Value | 67 | 50 |
| Popularity | 22 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.76 | $16.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 94% positive | 91.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 22 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
The Posthumous Investigation
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$11.76−41%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$13.11−34%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$15.99−20%Buy Trials of Innocence
Side by side over time
The Posthumous InvestigationTrials of Innocence
Details and requirements
| Item | The Posthumous Investigation | Trials of Innocence |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 31, 2026 | March 25, 2025 |
| Developers | Mother Gaia Studio | 猫龙游戏 |
| Publishers | Infini Fun, CriticalLeap | 猫龙游戏 |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Multi-core 2.5GHz or faster | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Posthumous Investigation or Trials of Innocence?
The Posthumous Investigation won the comparison against Trials of Innocence 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 Posthumous Investigation worth buying over Trials of Innocence?
Based on the metrics, The Posthumous Investigation 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 Posthumous Investigation currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC