Frozen Ship vs The Alters
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Alters wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Alters is $5.07 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Frozen Ship | The Alters |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 45 | 71 |
| Quality | 60 | 88 |
| Value | 50 | 73 |
| Popularity | 18 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $16.46 | $11.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 76.2% positive | 90% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 272 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Frozen Ship | The Alters |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 6, 2026 | June 13, 2025 |
| Developers | Nionetix | 11 bit studios |
| Publishers | Nionetix | 11 bit studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10, 11 | Windows 10 or later, 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.2 GHz Quad Core or similar | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, Intel Core i7-8700K |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 2060 or similar | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, Intel Arc A770. 8+ GB video memory |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Frozen Ship or The Alters?
The Alters won the comparison against Frozen Ship 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 Frozen Ship worth buying over The Alters?
Based on the metrics, The Alters 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. The Alters currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC