Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare vs Rule the Waves 3
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rule the Waves 3 wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Rule the Waves 3 is R$11.80 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare | Rule the Waves 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 46 | 54 |
| Quality | 69 | 70 |
| Value | 46 | 64 |
| Popularity | 20 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 32.17 | R$ 46.19 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.2% positive | 87.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 73 |
Where to buy
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Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare
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Details and requirements
| Item | Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare | Rule the Waves 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 5, 2020 | May 18, 2023 |
| Developers | Cyril Jarnot | Naval Warfare Simulations |
| Publishers | Cyril Jarnot | Matrix Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10+ | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.5 GHz Intel Quad Core | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare or Rule the Waves 3?
Rule the Waves 3 won the comparison against Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare 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 Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare worth buying over Rule the Waves 3?
Based on the metrics, Rule the Waves 3 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. Rule the Waves 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:13 PM UTC