Derail Valley vs Ships At Sea
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Derail Valley wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Ships At Sea is R$86.40 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Derail Valley | Ships At Sea |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 62 |
| Quality | 77 | 59 |
| Value | 49 | 87 |
| Popularity | 32 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 124.99 | R$ 38.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.7% positive | 69.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 396 | 48 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Derail Valley | Ships At Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 25, 2019 | May 23, 2024 |
| Developers | Altfuture | Misc Games |
| Publishers | Altfuture | Misc Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel Core i7 10700 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 2060 / Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Derail Valley or Ships At Sea?
Derail Valley won the comparison against Ships At Sea 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 Derail Valley worth buying over Ships At Sea?
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. Ships At Sea currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:55 PM UTC