Farewell North vs Sword of the Sea
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Farewell North wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Farewell North is $27.69 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Farewell North | Sword of the Sea |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 54 |
| Quality | 88 | 72 |
| Value | 76 | 56 |
| Popularity | 23 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.29 | $29.98 |
| Steam Review Score | 95% positive | 89.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Farewell North | Sword of the Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 16, 2024 | August 19, 2025 |
| Developers | Kyle Banks | Giant Squid |
| Publishers | Mooneye Studios | Giant Squid |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, 11GB or AMD Radeon VII, 16GB or Intel Arc B580 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 15 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Farewell North or Sword of the Sea?
Farewell North won the comparison against Sword of the 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 Farewell North worth buying over Sword of the Sea?
Based on the metrics, Farewell North 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. Farewell North currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC