AquaNox vs Call of Duty®: Black Ops III
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. AquaNox is $59.20 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | AquaNox | Call of Duty®: Black Ops III |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 59 |
| Quality | 69 | 82 |
| Value | 78 | 40 |
| Popularity | 40 | 43 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.79 | $59.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 76.7% positive | 88.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 3.4K |
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | AquaNox | Call of Duty®: Black Ops III |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 20, 2010 | November 5, 2015 |
| Developers | Massive Development | Treyarch, Aspyr (Mac) |
| Publishers | THQ Nordic | Activision, Aspyr (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 98/ME/2000 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel P3 or AMD Athlon/Duron >700MHz or Intel P4 > 1000MHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 256 MB | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 64 MB AGP4X DirectX 8.0 Class Hardware with VertexShaders V1.1 and PixelShaders V1.0 or better | — |
| DirectX® (minimum) | DirectX 8.0 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 800MB | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: AquaNox or Call of Duty®: Black Ops III?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III 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 Call of Duty®: Black Ops III?
Based on the metrics, Call of Duty®: Black Ops III 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC