European Ship Simulator vs Port Royale 3
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Port Royale 3 wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Port Royale 3 is R$2.27 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | European Ship Simulator | Port Royale 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 42 | 52 |
| Quality | 40 | 60 |
| Value | 60 | 63 |
| Popularity | 23 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 7.40 | R$ 5.13 |
| Steam Review Score | 42.3% positive | 72.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 38 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | European Ship Simulator | Port Royale 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 4, 2016 | May 4, 2012 |
| Developers | Excalibur | Gaming Minds Studios |
| Publishers | Excalibur Games | Kalypso Media Digital |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Quadcore CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Shader Model 3.0 PCIe, DirectX 10 |
| DirectX® (minimum) | — | dx10 |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 3 GB HD space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: European Ship Simulator or Port Royale 3?
Port Royale 3 won the comparison against European Ship Simulator 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 European Ship Simulator worth buying over Port Royale 3?
Based on the metrics, Port Royale 3 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. Port Royale 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC