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

Fishing: Barents Sea

Fishing: Barents Sea

Quality
73Popularity
27Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-88% $3.00
Buy Now
VS
Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition

Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition

Quality
63Popularity
28Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈15d
$34.99
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Winner

Fishing: Barents Sea wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

9
Fishing: Barents Sea
9 of 15 metrics
Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.00 Wins
$34.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.88 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
37 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
69/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
79.5% positive Wins
76.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.4K -
2.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.9K -
1.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
489 Wins
579 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
18 -
84 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.4K -
2.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 -
51 Wins
Supported Languages
19 languages Wins
18 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2018 -
Oct 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeFishing: Barents Sea

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

Wait for SaleFishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition

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:
Fishing: Barents Sea
Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition

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

Fishing: Barents Sea

Fishing: Barents Sea

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $3.00Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +733% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +733% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +733% $24.99View
Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition

Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition

1 Store
Steam
Steam$34.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Fishing: Barents Sea

Quality

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

80% positive (2,381 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,381 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$3.00 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.57)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-23% minor player decrease
17 concurrent players — niche audience

Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (2,500 reviews) — mostly positive
2,500 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$34.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-50% player drop
52 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFishing: Barents SeaFishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition
Release Date
February 7, 2018
October 16, 2020
Developers
Misc Games
Misc Games
Publishers
Misc Games
Misc Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
30
51

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Fishing: Barents Sea

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Quad-Core Processor with 3 GHz or better recommended
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card with 3 GB+ RAM (Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 or better or comparable AMD card)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Quad-Core Processor with 3 GHz or better recommended
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 12 compatible graphics card with 3 GB+ RAM (Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 or better or comparable AMD card)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 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: Fishing: Barents Sea or Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition?

Fishing: Barents Sea won the comparison against Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition 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 Fishing: Barents Sea worth buying over Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition?

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.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC

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