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

Abandon Ship

Abandon Ship

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
59Popularity
25Value
56
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-43% $14.20
Buy Now
VS
Windward

Windward

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
70Popularity
28Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-90% $0.95
Buy Now

Winner

Windward wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

5
Abandon Ship
5 of 15 metrics
Windward
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.20 -
$0.95 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.28 -
$0.86 Wins
Best Current Discount
-43% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
91 price changes Wins
36 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
61/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
71.3% positive -
80% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K -
2.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
813 -
2.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
328 Wins
534 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
7 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.1K -
2.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
87 Wins
31 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
3 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2019 Wins
May 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAbandon Ship

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

MaybeWindward

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:
Abandon Ship
Windward

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

Abandon Ship

Abandon Ship

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -43% $14.20Buy Now
Steam
Steam +76% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +76% $24.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +76% $24.99View
Windward

Windward

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $0.95Buy Now
Steam
Steam +952% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Abandon Ship

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

71% positive (1,141 reviews) — mostly positive
1,141 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$14.20 — reasonable price
43% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

-62% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Windward

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

80% positive (2,665 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 61/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,665 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$0.95 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-29% player decline
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAbandon ShipWindward
Release Date
October 22, 2019
May 12, 2015
Developers
Fireblade Software
Tasharen Entertainment Inc.
Publishers
Fireblade Software
Tasharen Entertainment Inc.
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
87
31

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Abandon Ship

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Windward

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 7
  • Processor: 2.0Ghz quad-core Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Any NVidia or ATI card that cost at least $200 in 2010
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 250 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated audio
  • Additional Notes: SSD recommended for faster loading times

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Abandon Ship or Windward?

Windward won the comparison against Abandon Ship 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 Abandon Ship worth buying over Windward?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:48 AM UTC

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