ABZU vs Harold Halibut
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ABZU wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Harold Halibut is $0.36 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | ABZU | Harold Halibut |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 69 | 56 |
| Quality | 90 | 67 |
| Value | 72 | 69 |
| Popularity | 35 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.75 | $5.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.1% positive | 82.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 13 | 6 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | ABZU | Harold Halibut |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 2, 2016 | April 16, 2024 |
| Developers | Giant Squid | Slow Bros. |
| Publishers | 505 Games | Slow Bros. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 64-bit | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4GHz CPU Quad Core | Intel Core i9-10900K @ 3.70GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Geforce GTX 780 / Radeon R9 290X | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6800 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 56 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: ABZU or Harold Halibut?
ABZU won the comparison against Harold Halibut 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 ABZU worth buying over Harold Halibut?
Based on the metrics, ABZU 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. ABZU currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC