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FarSkyVSSubnautica: Below Zero

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

FarSky

FarSky

Quality
62Popularity
56Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 hours
$5.24
Buy Now
VS
Subnautica: Below Zero

Subnautica: Below Zero

Quality
73Popularity
40Value
67
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−53% $14.13
Buy Now

Winner

Subnautica: Below Zero wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

3
FarSky
3 of 14 metrics
Subnautica: Below Zero
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.24 Wins
$14.13 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$7.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-53% Wins
Sales Frequency
120 price changes Wins
86 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
75.3% positive -
90.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.1K -
98.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.3K -
88.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
757 Wins
9.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
1.0K Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.1K -
98.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
13 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
19 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2014 -
May 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFarSky

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

MaybeSubnautica: Below Zero

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
FarSky
Subnautica: Below Zero

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

FarSky

FarSky

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin$5.24Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $5.42View
Subnautica: Below Zero

Subnautica: Below Zero

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −53% $14.13Buy Now
Steam
Steam +112% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +112% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

FarSky

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

75% positive (3,069 reviews) — mostly positive
3,069 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$5.24 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Subnautica: Below Zero

Quality

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

90% positive (98,689 reviews) — very positive reception
98,689 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$14.13 — reasonable price
53% off — solid discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-11% minor player decrease
769 concurrent players — smaller but active
98,689 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFarSkySubnautica: Below Zero
Release Date
April 25, 2014
May 13, 2021
Developers
Farsky Interactive
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Publishers
Farsky Interactive
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
13

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

FarSky

No PC requirements data available

Subnautica: Below Zero

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 4XXX series/ AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3Ghz +
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon 570, 4GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: FarSky or Subnautica: Below Zero?

Subnautica: Below Zero won the comparison against FarSky 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 FarSky worth buying over Subnautica: Below Zero?

Based on the metrics, Subnautica: Below Zero 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. Subnautica: Below Zero currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:21 AM UTC

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