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

Trine 2: Complete Story

Trine 2: Complete Story

Quality
91Popularity
34Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 22 hours
−88% $2.42
Buy Now
VS
Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

Quality
55Popularity
31Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 19 hours
−87% $2.77
Buy Now

Winner

Trine 2: Complete Story wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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Trine 2: Complete Story
12 of 14 metrics
Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.42 Wins
$2.77 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.68 Wins
$2.75 -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
-87% -
Sales Frequency
180 price changes -
184 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
95.2% positive Wins
63.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
15.3K Wins
7.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
14.5K Wins
4.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
734 Wins
2.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
27 Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
15.2K Wins
7.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
97 Wins
28 -
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
13 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2013 -
Aug 2015 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeTrine 2: Complete Story

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeTrine 3: The Artifacts of Power

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:
Trine 2: Complete Story
Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

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

Trine 2: Complete Story

Trine 2: Complete Story

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $2.42Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +5% $2.54View
Steam
Steam +65% $3.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −87% $2.77Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +16% $3.21View
Steam
Steam +58% $4.39View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$21.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$21.99View

Trine 2: Complete Story

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

95% positive (15,267 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
15,267 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.42 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

+21% player growth
23 concurrent players — niche audience
15,267 total reviews — proven game with large community

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

64% positive (7,296 reviews) — mixed opinions
7,296 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.77 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.14 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsTrine 2: Complete StoryTrine 3: The Artifacts of Power
Release Date
June 6, 2013
August 20, 2015
Developers
Frozenbyte
Frozenbyte
Publishers
Frozenbyte
Frozenbyte
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
97
28

Trine 2: Complete Story

No PC requirements data available

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: OS: (64 bit / 32 bit *) Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista
  • Processor: Intel quad-core 2.0 GHz or dual-core 2.6 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 2GB / Radeon HD 6850 2GB
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: * Highest graphics detail levels are only available in 64 bit OS
Which is better: Trine 2: Complete Story or Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power?

Trine 2: Complete Story won the comparison against Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power 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 Trine 2: Complete Story worth buying over Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power?

Based on the metrics, Trine 2: Complete Story 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. Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 02:34 PM UTC

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