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Farming Simulator 22VSShips At Sea

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

Farming Simulator 22

Farming Simulator 22

Quality
75Popularity
40Value
75
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Ships At Sea

Ships At Sea

SimulationEarly Access
Quality
57Popularity
27Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-51% $12.30
Buy Now

Winner

Farming Simulator 22 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

10
Farming Simulator 22
10 of 14 metrics
Ships At Sea
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.45 Wins
$12.30 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$9.56 Wins
Best Current Discount
-63% Wins
-51% -
Sales Frequency
56 price changes -
131 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
92.9% positive Wins
68.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
68.2K Wins
2.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
63.4K Wins
1.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.8K -
750 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3.6K Wins
67 -
Steam Recommendations
66.8K Wins
2.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
45 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
23 languages Wins
13 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2021 -
May 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItFarming Simulator 22

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Wait for SaleShips At Sea

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Farming Simulator 22
Ships At 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

Farming Simulator 22

Farming Simulator 22

3 Stores
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +100% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +100% $39.99View
Ships At Sea

Ships At Sea

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -51% $12.30Buy Now
Steam
Steam +103% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +103% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Farming Simulator 22

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

93% positive (68,179 reviews) — very positive reception
68,179 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$7.45 — very accessible price
63% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($6.69)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Player count surging +147%
7,808 concurrent players — solid base
68,179 total reviews — major title

Ships At Sea

Quality

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

68% positive (2,354 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,354 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$12.30 — reasonable price
51% off — solid discount
Historical low: $8.53 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-48% player decline
45 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFarming Simulator 22Ships At Sea
Release Date
November 21, 2021
May 23, 2024
Developers
Giants Software
Misc Games
Publishers
Giants Software
Misc Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
45

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Farming Simulator 22

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 Home (x64)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-5675C or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 570 or better (min 6GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 35 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Sound card
  • Additional Notes: These system requirements can´t cover all possible system configurations so issues could occur that influence the functionality in some cases.

Ships At Sea

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel Core i7 10700
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 2060 / Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: These system requirements can´t cover all possible system configurations so issues could occur that influence the functionality in some cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Farming Simulator 22 or Ships At Sea?

Farming Simulator 22 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 Farming Simulator 22 worth buying over Ships At Sea?

Based on the metrics, Farming Simulator 22 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. Farming Simulator 22 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 09:50 PM UTC

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