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The Treasures of Montezuma 3VSThe Treasures of Montezuma 4

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

The Treasures of Montezuma 3

The Treasures of Montezuma 3

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
54Popularity
23Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈5d
-67% $1.30
Buy Now
VS
The Treasures of Montezuma 4

The Treasures of Montezuma 4

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
65Popularity
23Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-74% $1.84
Buy Now

Winner

The Treasures of Montezuma 4 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 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.

4
The Treasures of Montezuma 3
4 of 14 metrics
The Treasures of Montezuma 4
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.30 Wins
$1.84 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.48 Wins
$4.04 -
Best Current Discount
-67% -
-74% Wins
Sales Frequency
17 price changes -
20 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
65.2% positive -
80.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
586 -
653 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
382 -
524 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
204 -
129 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
574 -
653 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
32 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2014 Wins
May 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleThe Treasures of Montezuma 3

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

MaybeThe Treasures of Montezuma 4

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
The Treasures of Montezuma 3
The Treasures of Montezuma 4

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 Treasures of Montezuma 3

The Treasures of Montezuma 3

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -67% $1.30Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +207% $3.99View
Steam
Steam +207% $3.99View
The Treasures of Montezuma 4

The Treasures of Montezuma 4

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -74% $1.84Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +280% $6.99View
Steam
Steam +280% $6.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

The Treasures of Montezuma 3

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

65% positive (586 reviews) — mixed opinions
586 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.30 — very accessible price
67% off — solid discount
Historical low: $0.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +200%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

The Treasures of Montezuma 4

Quality

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

80% positive (653 reviews) — mostly positive
653 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$1.84 — very accessible price
74% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($1.74)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

6 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Treasures of Montezuma 3The Treasures of Montezuma 4
Release Date
October 16, 2014
May 16, 2014
Developers
Alawar Entertainment
Alawar Entertainment
Publishers
ESDigital Games
ESDigital Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
32

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Treasures of Montezuma 3 or The Treasures of Montezuma 4?

The Treasures of Montezuma 4 won the comparison against The Treasures of Montezuma 3 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 Treasures of Montezuma 3 worth buying over The Treasures of Montezuma 4?

Based on the metrics, The Treasures of Montezuma 4 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 Treasures of Montezuma 4 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:19 AM UTC

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