Cold Waters vs Syrian Warfare
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Syrian Warfare wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Syrian Warfare is $11.92 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cold Waters | Syrian Warfare |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 55 |
| Quality | 71 | 71 |
| Value | 67 | 58 |
| Popularity | 30 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.93 | $3.01 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.1% positive | 86.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 62 | 21 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cold Waters | Syrian Warfare |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 5, 2017 | February 21, 2017 |
| Developers | Killerfish Games | Cats Who Play |
| Publishers | Killerfish Games | Cats Who Play |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 7 | Windows 7/8/10 (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i5 | Intel Core i5-4400 (3.1 GHz) / AMD A10 6800K (4.1 GHz) |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 760 (2048 MB) / Radeon R9 280 (2048 MB) |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cold Waters or Syrian Warfare?
Syrian Warfare won the comparison against Cold Waters 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 Cold Waters worth buying over Syrian Warfare?
Based on the metrics, Syrian Warfare 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. Cold Waters currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:05 PM UTC