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

The Roottrees are Dead

The Roottrees are Dead

Quality
93Popularity
32Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈48d
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
55Popularity
36Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$6.99
Buy Now

Winner

The Roottrees are Dead wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
The Roottrees are Dead
11 of 14 metrics
Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$6.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$16.99 -
$5.94 Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
96.7% positive Wins
69.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
8.3K Wins
164 -
Positive Steam Reviews
8.0K Wins
114 -
Negative Steam Reviews
277 -
50 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
367 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
8.3K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
22 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2025 Wins
Jul 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Roottrees are Dead

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

Wait for SaleTime Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
The Roottrees are Dead
Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

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 Roottrees are Dead

The Roottrees are Dead

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

1 Store
Steam
Steam$6.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

The Roottrees are Dead

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

97% positive (8,289 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
8,289 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$19.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $15.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-42% player decline
274 concurrent players — smaller but active

Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

70% positive (164 reviews) — mixed opinions
164 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$6.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $4.89 — room for better deals

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Roottrees are DeadTime Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game
Release Date
January 15, 2025
July 28, 2017
Developers
Evil Trout Inc.
Crisp App Studio
Publishers
Evil Trout Inc.
Crisp App Studio
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
22

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Roottrees are Dead

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Roottrees are Dead or Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game?

The Roottrees are Dead won the comparison against Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game 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 Roottrees are Dead worth buying over Time Trap - Hidden Objects Puzzle Game?

Based on the metrics, The Roottrees are Dead 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 Roottrees are Dead currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC

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