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

Buddy Simulator 1984

Buddy Simulator 1984

CasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
75Popularity
29Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-94% $0.60
Buy Now
VS
Kraken Academy!!

Kraken Academy!!

CasualIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
73Popularity
23Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈6d
-96% $0.63
Buy Now

Winner

Buddy Simulator 1984 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
Buddy Simulator 1984
7 of 13 metrics
Kraken Academy!!
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.60 Wins
$0.63 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.15 -
$0.25 Wins
Best Current Discount
-94% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
41 price changes Wins
33 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
93.9% positive Wins
91.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.7K Wins
709 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.5K Wins
649 -
Negative Steam Reviews
228 -
60 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
11 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
3.7K Wins
700 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 -
48 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2021 -
Sep 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBuddy Simulator 1984

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

MaybeKraken Academy!!

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:
Buddy Simulator 1984
Kraken Academy!!

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

Buddy Simulator 1984

Buddy Simulator 1984

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $0.60Buy Now
Steam
Steam +315% $2.49View
Kraken Academy!!

Kraken Academy!!

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $0.63Buy Now
Steam
Steam +470% $3.59View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Buddy Simulator 1984

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (3,747 reviews) — very positive reception
3,747 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.60 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

9 concurrent players — niche audience

Kraken Academy!!

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

92% positive (709 reviews) — very positive reception
709 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.63 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBuddy Simulator 1984Kraken Academy!!
Release Date
February 18, 2021
September 10, 2021
Developers
Not a Sailor Studios
Happy Broccoli Games
Publishers
Not a Sailor Studios
Fellow Traveller
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
30
48

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Buddy Simulator 1984

No PC requirements data available

Kraken Academy!!

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Buddy Simulator 1984 or Kraken Academy!!?

Buddy Simulator 1984 won the comparison against Kraken Academy!! 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 Buddy Simulator 1984 worth buying over Kraken Academy!!?

Based on the metrics, Buddy Simulator 1984 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. Kraken Academy!! currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:24 AM UTC

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