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

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

ActionIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayer3DFamily Friendly +17
Quality
55Popularity
31Value
70
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 23 hours
−94% $1.25
Buy
VS
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

ActionIndieAdventureRPGMultiplayer3DFamily Friendly +14
Quality
85Popularity
28Value
79
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−73% $8.06
Buy

Winner

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power is currently cheaper ($1.25 vs $8.06 for Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.

Buy on GAMIVO
7
Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
7 of 14 metrics
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.25 Wins
$8.06 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.02 Wins
$8.05 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
-73% -
Sales Frequency
211 price changes Wins
90 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
78/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
63.4% positive -
89.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
7.3K Wins
2.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.6K Wins
2.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.7K -
259 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 -
134 Wins
Steam Recommendations
7.3K Wins
2.5K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
28 -
62 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2015 -
Aug 2023 Wins
GameValio recommendation
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.

MaybeTrine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

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

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
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 3: The Artifacts of Power

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −94% $1.25Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +189% $3.61View
Kinguin
Kinguin +211% $3.89View
GamersGate
GamersGate +252% $4.40View
Steam
Steam$21.99View
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −73% $8.06Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +272% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +272% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +272% $29.99View

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

63% positive (7,302 reviews): mixed opinions
7,302 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.25: very accessible price
94% off: deep discount
Historical low: $1.02: room for better deals

Popularity

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

Players up 86% in recent days
13 concurrent players: niche audience

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Quality

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

90% positive (2,537 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100: generally favorable from critics
2,537 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$8.06: very accessible price
73% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($8.05)

Popularity

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

Players up 121% in recent days
117 concurrent players: smaller but active
Game detailsTrine 3: The Artifacts of PowerTrine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
Release date
August 20, 2015
August 31, 2023
Developers
Frozenbyte
Frozenbyte
Publishers
Frozenbyte
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
28
62

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 or later, 64-bit
  • 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: Your purchase includes the macOS and Linux versions at no extra cost.

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
Which is better: Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power or Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy?

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power 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 3: The Artifacts of Power worth buying over Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy?

Based on the metrics, Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power 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 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:03 AM UTC

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