Farming Simulator 17 vs Fishing: Barents Sea
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Fishing: Barents Sea wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Fishing: Barents Sea is $0.66 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Farming Simulator 17 | Fishing: Barents Sea |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 63 |
| Quality | 84 | 74 |
| Value | 41 | 78 |
| Popularity | 35 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.33 | $3.67 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.6% positive | 79.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 273 | 13 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Farming Simulator 17 | Fishing: Barents Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 24, 2016 | February 7, 2018 |
| Developers | GIANTS Software | Misc Games |
| Publishers | GIANTS Software | Misc Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Quad-Core Processor with 3 GHz or better recommended |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | DirectX 11 compatible graphics card with 3 GB+ RAM (Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 or better or comparable AMD card) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Farming Simulator 17 or Fishing: Barents Sea?
Fishing: Barents Sea won the comparison against Farming Simulator 17 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 Farming Simulator 17 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:12 PM UTC