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Zuma DeluxeVSZuma's Revenge!

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

Zuma Deluxe

Zuma Deluxe

Quality
77Popularity
31Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈15d
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
Zuma's Revenge!

Zuma's Revenge!

Quality
88Popularity
28Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈15d
$4.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
Zuma Deluxe
6 of 12 metrics
Zuma's Revenge!
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99
$4.99
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99
$0.99
Sales Frequency
10 price changes -
24 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
78/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
95.5% positive Wins
95.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.2K Wins
3.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.9K Wins
2.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
278 -
149 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
587 Wins
193 -
Steam Recommendations
6.0K Wins
3.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
14 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2006 -
Sep 2009 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleZuma Deluxe

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeZuma's Revenge!

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:
Zuma Deluxe
Zuma's Revenge!

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

Zuma Deluxe

Zuma Deluxe

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Zuma's Revenge!

Zuma's Revenge!

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +24343% $1,219.69View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Zuma Deluxe

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

96% positive (6,226 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
6,226 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-14% minor player decrease
489 concurrent players — smaller but active

Zuma's Revenge!

Quality

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

95% positive (3,021 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,021 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

188 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsZuma DeluxeZuma's Revenge!
Release Date
August 30, 2006
September 15, 2009
Developers
PopCap Games, Inc.
PopCap Games, Inc.
Publishers
Electronic Arts, PopCap Games, Inc.
Electronic Arts, PopCap Games, Inc.
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
14

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Zuma Deluxe or Zuma's Revenge!?

Zuma Deluxe and Zuma's Revenge! are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Zuma Deluxe worth buying over Zuma's Revenge!?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:14 AM UTC

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