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AtmaSphereVSOctodad: Dadliest Catch

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

AtmaSphere

AtmaSphere

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
65Popularity
19Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-94% $0.22
Buy Now
VS
Octodad: Dadliest Catch

Octodad: Dadliest Catch

Quality
84Popularity
32Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-52% $7.22
Buy Now

Winner

Octodad: Dadliest Catch wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

5
AtmaSphere
5 of 14 metrics
Octodad: Dadliest Catch
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.22 Wins
$7.22 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.50 Wins
$3.74 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
-52% -
Sales Frequency
49 price changes -
73 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
69/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
83.3% positive -
94.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
210 -
9.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
175 -
8.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
35 Wins
530 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
20 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
8.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
32 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2018 Wins
Jan 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAtmaSphere

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

MaybeOctodad: Dadliest Catch

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:
AtmaSphere
Octodad: Dadliest Catch

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

AtmaSphere

AtmaSphere

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $0.22Buy Now
Steam
Steam +241% $0.75View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1714% $3.99View
Octodad: Dadliest Catch

Octodad: Dadliest Catch

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -52% $7.22Buy Now
Steam
Steam +108% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

AtmaSphere

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

83% positive (210 reviews) — mostly positive
210 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$0.22 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +50%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Octodad: Dadliest Catch

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

94% positive (9,001 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
9,001 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$7.22 — very accessible price
52% off — solid discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-31% player decline
22 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAtmaSphereOctodad: Dadliest Catch
Release Date
February 2, 2018
January 30, 2014
Developers
Mazen Games
Young Horses
Publishers
GrabTheGames
Young Horses
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
32

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

AtmaSphere

No PC requirements data available

Octodad: Dadliest Catch

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 2.8Ghz or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 450, AMD Radeon HD 5670 or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: AtmaSphere or Octodad: Dadliest Catch?

Octodad: Dadliest Catch won the comparison against AtmaSphere 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 AtmaSphere worth buying over Octodad: Dadliest Catch?

Based on the metrics, Octodad: Dadliest Catch 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. AtmaSphere currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:58 PM UTC

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