Aquarist vs Natural Instincts: European Forest
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Green Man GamingLowestAquarist wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Natural Instincts: European Forest is $0.89 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Aquarist | Natural Instincts: European Forest |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 45 | 47 |
| Quality | 66 | 39 |
| Value | 37 | 61 |
| Popularity | 24 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.53 | $1.64 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.8% positive | 43.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Aquarist
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.53−84%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.59−84%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$8.00−50%Buy Natural Instincts: European Forest
Green Man Gaming Cheapest Authorized reseller$1.64−84%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$1.71−83%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$9.99Buy Side by side over time
AquaristNatural Instincts: European Forest
Details and requirements
| Item | Aquarist | Natural Instincts: European Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 29, 2024 | July 22, 2021 |
| Developers | FreeMind S.A. | DreamStorm Studios |
| Publishers | PlayWay S.A., FreeMind S.A. | Games Operators |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVidia GeForce GTX 1050 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 23 GB available space | — |
| Sound Card (minimum) | DirectX compatible | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Aquarist or Natural Instincts: European Forest?
Aquarist won the comparison against Natural Instincts: European Forest 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 Aquarist worth buying over Natural Instincts: European Forest?
Based on the metrics, Aquarist 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. Natural Instincts: European Forest currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC