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AquaNoxVSBarotrauma

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

AquaNox

AquaNox

Quality
68Popularity
39Value
79
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 5 days
−83% $0.86
Buy Now
VS
Barotrauma

Barotrauma

ActionStrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
90Popularity
39Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 21 hours
−74% $10.38
Buy Now

Winner

Barotrauma wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

4
AquaNox
4 of 15 metrics
Barotrauma
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.86 Wins
$10.38 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.69 Wins
$9.58 -
Best Current Discount
-83% Wins
-74% -
Sales Frequency
16 price changes -
166 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
67/100 -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
76% positive -
94.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
279 -
60.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
212 -
57.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
67 Wins
3.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
3.2K Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
60.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
76 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2010 -
Mar 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAquaNox

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

Worth ItBarotrauma

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
AquaNox
Barotrauma

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

AquaNox

AquaNox

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −83% $0.86Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +480% $4.99View
Steam
Steam +480% $4.99View
Barotrauma

Barotrauma

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −74% $10.38Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +69% $17.50View
Steam
Steam +93% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +237% $34.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

AquaNox

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

76% positive (279 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 67/100 — mixed reception from critics
279 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.86 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.69 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Barotrauma

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (60,818 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
60,818 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$10.38 — reasonable price
74% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($8.99)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+16% player growth
3,660 concurrent players — solid base
60,818 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAquaNoxBarotrauma
Release Date
April 20, 2010
March 13, 2023
Developers
Massive Development
FakeFish, Undertow Games
Publishers
THQ Nordic
Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
76

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

AquaNox

No PC requirements data available

Barotrauma

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: Quad Core 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 370 or equivalent with at least 2 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 64-bit operating system is required

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: AquaNox or Barotrauma?

Barotrauma won the comparison against AquaNox 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 AquaNox worth buying over Barotrauma?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC

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