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

Aquatic Store Simulator

Aquatic Store Simulator

CasualIndieSimulation
Quality
55Popularity
18Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-55% $4.06
Buy Now
VS
King of Retail

King of Retail

CasualIndieSimulation
Quality
71Popularity
28Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-87% $3.29
Buy Now

Winner

King of Retail wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

3
Aquatic Store Simulator
3 of 14 metrics
King of Retail
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.06 -
$3.29 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.34 -
$1.61 Wins
Best Current Discount
-55% -
-87% Wins
Sales Frequency
64 price changes Wins
54 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
70.3% positive -
88.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
138 -
3.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
97 -
2.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
41 Wins
353 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
12 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
3.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
32 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2024 Wins
Sep 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAquatic Store Simulator

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

MaybeKing of Retail

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:
Aquatic Store Simulator
King of Retail

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

Aquatic Store Simulator

Aquatic Store Simulator

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -55% $4.06Buy Now
Steam
Steam +121% $8.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +121% $8.99View
King of Retail

King of Retail

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -87% $3.29Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +137% $7.80View
GamersGate
GamersGate +690% $25.99View
Steam
Steam +690% $25.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Aquatic Store Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

70% positive (138 reviews) — mostly positive
138 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.06 — very accessible price
55% off — solid discount
Historical low: $3.08 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-71% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

King of Retail

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

88% positive (2,968 reviews) — very positive reception
2,968 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$3.29 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +57%
22 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAquatic Store SimulatorKing of Retail
Release Date
November 5, 2024
September 14, 2022
Developers
FreeMind S.A.
Freaking Games
Publishers
PlayWay S.A., FreeMind S.A.
Iceberg Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
32

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Aquatic Store Simulator or King of Retail?

King of Retail won the comparison against Aquatic Store Simulator 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 Aquatic Store Simulator worth buying over King of Retail?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

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