Troublemaker vs Way of the Samurai 4
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Troublemaker wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Troublemaker is $23.80 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Troublemaker | Way of the Samurai 4 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 55 | 48 |
| Quality | 72 | 73 |
| Value | 60 | 36 |
| Popularity | 24 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.19 | $24.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.7% positive | 77% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 16 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Troublemaker | Way of the Samurai 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 31, 2023 | July 23, 2015 |
| Developers | Gamecom Team | ACQUIRE Corp. |
| Publishers | indie.io | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64bit version only) | Windows 7 or later |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4790 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | 3GHz Intel i3 or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVidia GTX 1060 OR AMD RX 590 | DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card with 128Mb RAM and support for v3 shaders |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 25 GB available space | 7 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Troublemaker or Way of the Samurai 4?
Troublemaker won the comparison against Way of the Samurai 4 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 Troublemaker worth buying over Way of the Samurai 4?
Based on the metrics, Troublemaker 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. Troublemaker currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC