Fishing: Barents Sea vs Ultimate Fishing Simulator VR
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Fishing: Barents Sea wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Fishing: Barents Sea is $30.85 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Fishing: Barents Sea | Ultimate Fishing Simulator VR |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 63 | 51 |
| Quality | 74 | 65 |
| Value | 78 | 40 |
| Popularity | 27 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.67 | $34.52 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.5% positive | 81.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 13 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Fishing: Barents Sea
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$3.67−85%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$3.78−85%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$5.00−80%Buy Ultimate Fishing Simulator VR
Side by side over time
Fishing: Barents SeaUltimate Fishing Simulator VR
Details and requirements
| Item | Fishing: Barents Sea | Ultimate Fishing Simulator VR |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 7, 2018 | November 15, 2019 |
| Developers | Misc Games | Pancake Games, Bit Golem |
| Publishers | Misc Games | Ultimate Games S.A. |
| Platforms | Windows | 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: Fishing: Barents Sea or Ultimate Fishing Simulator VR?
Fishing: Barents Sea won the comparison against Ultimate Fishing Simulator VR 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 Ultimate Fishing Simulator VR?
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, 01:46 PM UTC