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The Trolley SolutionVSWHAT THE GOLF?

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

The Trolley Solution

The Trolley Solution

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
63Popularity
22Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-64% $3.58
Buy Now
VS
WHAT THE GOLF?

WHAT THE GOLF?

ActionCasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
90Popularity
29Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈19h
-96% $0.83
Buy Now

Winner

WHAT THE GOLF? wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 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.

2
The Trolley Solution
2 of 14 metrics
WHAT THE GOLF?
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.58 -
$0.83 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.99 -
$0.56 Wins
Best Current Discount
-64% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
33 price changes -
55 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
78.1% positive -
93.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
534 -
4.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
417 -
4.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
117 Wins
266 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
13 Wins
Steam Recommendations
531 -
4.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
13 -
63 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages -
17 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2025 Wins
Oct 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Trolley Solution

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

MaybeWHAT THE GOLF?

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 Trolley Solution
WHAT THE GOLF?

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 Trolley Solution

The Trolley Solution

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -64% $3.58Buy Now
Steam
Steam +179% $9.99View
WHAT THE GOLF?

WHAT THE GOLF?

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $0.83Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2308% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

The Trolley Solution

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

78% positive (534 reviews) — mostly positive
534 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.58 — very accessible price
64% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($3.26)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-100% player drop

WHAT THE GOLF?

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (4,281 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,281 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$0.83 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

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

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Trolley SolutionWHAT THE GOLF?
Release Date
September 12, 2025
October 22, 2020
Developers
byDanDans
Triband
Publishers
The Bueno Interactive
Triband
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
13
63

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Trolley Solution

Recommended

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

WHAT THE GOLF?

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.6 GHz Intel Quad Cor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Trolley Solution or WHAT THE GOLF??

WHAT THE GOLF? won the comparison against The Trolley Solution 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 Trolley Solution worth buying over WHAT THE GOLF??

Based on the metrics, WHAT THE GOLF? 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. WHAT THE GOLF? currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:58 AM UTC

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