Cricket 22 vs Seafarer: The Ship Sim
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Seafarer: The Ship Sim wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Seafarer: The Ship Sim is $32.03 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cricket 22 | Seafarer: The Ship Sim |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 47 | 54 |
| Quality | 67 | 55 |
| Value | 40 | 73 |
| Popularity | 26 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | N/A | $12.96 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.8% positive | 64.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 18 | 75 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cricket 22 | Seafarer: The Ship Sim |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 1, 2021 | September 24, 2026 |
| Developers | Big Ant Studios | astragon Development |
| Publishers | Nacon | astragon Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 or higher | 64-bit Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 or higher | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (12 Core) or Intel equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 64 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT / NVIDIA RTX 2060 or higher | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (12 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7950 (16 GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cricket 22 or Seafarer: The Ship Sim?
Seafarer: The Ship Sim won the comparison against Cricket 22 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 Cricket 22 worth buying over Seafarer: The Ship Sim?
Based on the metrics, Seafarer: The Ship Sim 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. Seafarer: The Ship Sim currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC