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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Euro Fishing

Euro Fishing

Quality
54Popularity
26Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈23h
-82% $2.66
Buy Now
VS
Fishing: Barents Sea

Fishing: Barents Sea

Quality
73Popularity
27Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-88% $3.00
Buy Now

Winner

Fishing: Barents Sea wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

4
Euro Fishing
4 of 14 metrics
Fishing: Barents Sea
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.66 Wins
$3.00 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.01 Wins
$3.88 -
Best Current Discount
-82% -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
75 price changes Wins
37 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
69/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
64.2% positive -
79.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.5K -
2.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
957 -
1.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
534 -
489 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
18 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.5K -
2.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
97 Wins
30 -
Supported Languages
7 languages -
19 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2015 -
Feb 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEuro Fishing

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

MaybeFishing: Barents Sea

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Euro Fishing
Fishing: Barents Sea

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

Euro Fishing

Euro Fishing

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -82% $2.66Buy Now
Steam
Steam +464% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +652% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +652% $19.99View
Fishing: Barents Sea

Fishing: Barents Sea

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $3.00Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +733% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +733% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +733% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Euro Fishing

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

64% positive (1,491 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,491 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.66 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.91 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-25% player decline
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Fishing: Barents Sea

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

80% positive (2,381 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,381 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$3.00 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.57)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-23% minor player decrease
17 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEuro FishingFishing: Barents Sea
Release Date
November 2, 2015
February 7, 2018
Developers
Dovetail Games
Misc Games
Publishers
Dovetail Games
Misc Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
97
30

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Euro Fishing

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® 7 64bit / 8 64bit
  • Processor: Quad-Core 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Graphics Card with 2 GB Video RAM: Nvidia Geforce GTX 660 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: External mouse or compatible Xbox controller required

Fishing: Barents Sea

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Quad-Core Processor with 3 GHz or better recommended
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card with 3 GB+ RAM (Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 or better or comparable AMD card)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Euro Fishing or Fishing: Barents Sea?

Fishing: Barents Sea won the comparison against Euro Fishing 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 Euro Fishing worth buying over Fishing: Barents Sea?

Based on the metrics, Fishing: Barents Sea 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. Fishing: Barents Sea currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:34 AM UTC

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