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

Trine 2: Complete Story

Trine 2: Complete Story

Quality
91Popularity
34Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-91% $1.75
Buy Now
VS
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
85Popularity
27Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-67% $9.80
Buy Now

Winner

Trine 2: Complete Story wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

9
Trine 2: Complete Story
9 of 15 metrics
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.75 Wins
$9.80 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.68 Wins
$8.80 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-67% -
Sales Frequency
104 price changes Wins
63 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
78/100 -
Steam Review Score
95.2% positive Wins
90.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
15.2K Wins
2.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
14.5K Wins
2.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
728 -
239 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
16 -
50 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
2.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
62 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2013 -
Aug 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItTrine 2: Complete Story

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeTrine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

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:
Trine 2: Complete Story
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

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

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -91% $1.75Buy Now
Steam
Steam +128% $3.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +129% $4.00View
GamersGate
GamersGate +129% $4.00View
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -67% $9.80Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +22% $12.00View
Steam
Steam +206% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +206% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Trine 2: Complete Story

Quality

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

95% positive (15,210 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
15,210 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.75 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.45 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-37% player decline
12 concurrent players — niche audience
15,210 total reviews — proven game with large community

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

90% positive (2,432 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,432 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$9.80 — very accessible price
67% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($8.63)

Popularity

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

Strong +29% player growth
40 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTrine 2: Complete StoryTrine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
Release Date
June 6, 2013
August 31, 2023
Developers
Frozenbyte
Frozenbyte
Publishers
Frozenbyte
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
62

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Trine 2: Complete Story

No PC requirements data available

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.20 GHz or Ryzen 5 360
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 16 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Trine 2: Complete Story or Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy?

Trine 2: Complete Story won the comparison against Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy 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 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy?

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 2: Complete Story currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC

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