Back in Service: a Metro Driver vs Ships At Sea
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ships At Sea wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Ships At Sea is $11.50 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Back in Service: a Metro Driver | Ships At Sea |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 62 |
| Quality | 77 | 59 |
| Value | 49 | 93 |
| Popularity | 22 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $18.99 | $7.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 97% positive | 69.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 48 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Back in Service: a Metro Driver
Side by side over time
Back in Service: a Metro DriverShips At Sea
Details and requirements
| Item | Back in Service: a Metro Driver | Ships At Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 27, 2025 | May 23, 2024 |
| Developers | Dominik Vojta | Misc Games |
| Publishers | Dominik Vojta | Misc Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 2060 / Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel Core i7 10700 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Back in Service: a Metro Driver or Ships At Sea?
Ships At Sea won the comparison against Back in Service: a Metro Driver 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 Back in Service: a Metro Driver worth buying over Ships At Sea?
Based on the metrics, Ships At Sea 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. Ships At Sea currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC