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FILTHY USVSGhost in the pool

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

FILTHY US

FILTHY US

IndieAdventureRPG
Quality
56Popularity
42Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$1.99
Buy Now
VS
Ghost in the pool

Ghost in the pool

IndieAdventure
Quality
62Popularity
40Value
59
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈34d
-30% $2.79
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

5
FILTHY US
5 of 10 metrics
Ghost in the pool
5 of 10 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$2.79 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 Wins
$2.79 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-30% Wins
Sales Frequency
6 price changes -
49 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
67.9% positive -
77.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
427 Wins
294 -
Positive Steam Reviews
290 Wins
229 -
Negative Steam Reviews
137 -
65 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Dec 2021 Wins
Jan 2021 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFILTHY US

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

MaybeGhost in the pool

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
FILTHY US
Ghost in the pool

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

FILTHY US

FILTHY US

1 Store
Steam
Steam$1.99Buy Now
Ghost in the pool

Ghost in the pool

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -30% $2.79Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +19% $3.32View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

FILTHY US

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

68% positive (427 reviews) — mixed opinions
427 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$1.99 — very accessible price

Ghost in the pool

Quality

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

78% positive (294 reviews) — mostly positive
294 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$2.79 — very accessible price
30% off — modest discount
Historical low: $1.99 — room for better deals

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFILTHY USGhost in the pool
Release Date
December 8, 2021
January 27, 2021
Developers
Game Logic Studio
CASCHA GAMES
Publishers
Game Logic Studio
CASCHA GAMES
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: FILTHY US or Ghost in the pool?

FILTHY US and Ghost in the pool are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 FILTHY US worth buying over Ghost in the pool?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Ghost in the pool currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC

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