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ChillquariumVSZen Aquarium

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Chillquarium

Chillquarium

CasualSimulationCuteEconomyFamily Friendly +15
Quality
74Popularity
32Value
75
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−77% $1.39
Buy
VS
Zen Aquarium

Zen Aquarium

Quality
74Popularity
20Value
62
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−56% $2.19
Buy

Winner

Chillquarium wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Buy on Kinguin
8
Chillquarium
8 of 13 metrics
Zen Aquarium
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.39 Wins
$2.19 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.87 -
$0.52 Wins
Best Current Discount
-77% Wins
-56% -
Sales Frequency
66 price changes Wins
51 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
91.9% positive -
93.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
7.8K Wins
301 -
Positive Steam Reviews
7.2K Wins
282 -
Negative Steam Reviews
631 -
19 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
192 Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
7.8K Wins
296 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
21 Wins
15 -
Supported Languages
11 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2023 -
Sep 2025 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeChillquarium

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeZen Aquarium

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

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Chillquarium
Zen Aquarium

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

Chillquarium

Chillquarium

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −77% $1.39Buy
Steam
Steam$5.99View
Zen Aquarium

Zen Aquarium

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −56% $2.19Buy
Steam
Steam +14% $2.49View

Chillquarium

Quality

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

92% positive (7,819 reviews): very positive reception
7,819 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$1.39: very accessible price
77% off: deep discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

Players up 31% in recent days
201 concurrent players: smaller but active

Zen Aquarium

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

94% positive (301 reviews): very positive reception
301 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.19: very accessible price
56% off: solid discount

Popularity

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

Players up 50% in recent days
6 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsChillquariumZen Aquarium
Release date
September 6, 2023
September 25, 2025
Developers
Ben Reber
Astro Cat
Publishers
Ben Reber
Astro Cat
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
21
15

Chillquarium

Recommended

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

Zen Aquarium

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 570 (4GB VRAM)
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Zen Aquarium does not support ultrawide resolutions (21:9, 32:9)
Which is better: Chillquarium or Zen Aquarium?

Chillquarium won the comparison against Zen Aquarium 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 Chillquarium worth buying over Zen Aquarium?

Based on the metrics, Chillquarium 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. Chillquarium currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

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