Deadliest Catch: The Game vs Derail Valley
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Derail Valley wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Deadliest Catch: The Game is $39.29 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Deadliest Catch: The Game | Derail Valley |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Skip This × Maybe | 37 | 59 |
| Quality | 47 | 77 |
| Value | 32 | 49 |
| Popularity | 26 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.70 | $39.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 51.9% positive | 96.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 396 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Deadliest Catch: The Game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Deadliest Catch: The Game | Derail Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 14, 2020 | January 25, 2019 |
| Developers | 4Fishing | Altfuture |
| Publishers | Ultimate Games S.A. | Altfuture |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 8 or 10 | Windows 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4790 3,6GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3,2GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Deadliest Catch: The Game or Derail Valley?
Derail Valley won the comparison against Deadliest Catch: The Game 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 Deadliest Catch: The Game worth buying over Derail Valley?
Based on the metrics, Derail Valley 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. Derail Valley currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC