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

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

ActionIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerFamily FriendlyOnline Co-Op +15
Quality
86Popularity
33Value
72
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−93% $2.04
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 4: The Nightmare Prince wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Buy on GAMIVO
9
Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
9 of 15 metrics
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.04 Wins
$8.06 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.87 Wins
$8.05 -
Best Current Discount
-93% Wins
-73% -
Sales Frequency
159 price changes Wins
90 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
78/100 -
Steam Review Score
88.8% positive -
89.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
11.7K Wins
2.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
10.4K Wins
2.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.3K -
259 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
99 -
134 Wins
Steam Recommendations
11.7K Wins
2.5K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
39 -
62 Wins
Supported Languages
14 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2019 -
Aug 2023 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItTrine 4: The Nightmare Prince

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

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 4: The Nightmare Prince
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 4: The Nightmare Prince

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −93% $2.04Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $2.09View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +141% $4.92View
GamersGate
GamersGate +194% $6.00View
Steam
Steam$29.99View
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 4: The Nightmare Prince

Quality

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

89% positive (11,732 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
11,732 reviews: large sample

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$2.04: very accessible price
93% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.87)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

Players down 16% in recent days
41 concurrent players: niche audience
11,732 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 (2,537 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 4: The Nightmare PrinceTrine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
Release date
October 8, 2019
August 31, 2023
Developers
Frozenbyte
Frozenbyte
Publishers
Frozenbyte
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
39
62

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel i7-4770 or AMD FX-8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R9 280
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 16 GB available space

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 4: The Nightmare Prince or Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy?

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince 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 4: The Nightmare Prince worth buying over Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy?

Based on the metrics, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince 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, 06:49 AM UTC

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