Banished vs High Seas, High Profits!
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Banished wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. High Seas, High Profits! is R$2.88 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Banished | High Seas, High Profits! |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 71 | 60 |
| Quality | 83 | 67 |
| Value | 54 | 85 |
| Popularity | 37 | 18 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 31.07 | R$ 28.19 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.1% positive | 85.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 479 | 2 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Banished | High Seas, High Profits! |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 18, 2014 | March 31, 2025 |
| Developers | Shining Rock Software LLC | lexy.zip |
| Publishers | Shining Rock Software LLC | lexy.zip |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / Windows 8 | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) | Ryzen 5 5600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 512 MB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card | RTX 3050 Ti |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 250 MB available space | 600 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Banished or High Seas, High Profits!?
Banished won the comparison against High Seas, High Profits! 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 Banished worth buying over High Seas, High Profits!?
Based on the metrics, Banished 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. High Seas, High Profits! currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:04 PM UTC