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

Holdfast: Nations At War

Holdfast: Nations At War

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
73Popularity
36Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 34 days
−50% $9.99
Buy Now
VS
Ship Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue

Ship Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue

ActionSimulation
Quality
41Popularity
33Value
78
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 3 days
−77% $2.29
Buy Now

Winner

Holdfast: Nations At War wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
Holdfast: Nations At War
10 of 14 metrics
Ship Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 -
$2.29 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.99 -
$1.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-50% -
-77% Wins
Sales Frequency
78 price changes Wins
53 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
90.1% positive Wins
51.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
26.3K Wins
115 -
Positive Steam Reviews
23.7K Wins
59 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.6K -
56 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
970 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
26.3K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
38 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
20 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2020 Wins
Jul 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHoldfast: Nations At War

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

Wait for SaleShip Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Holdfast: Nations At War
Ship Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue

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

Holdfast: Nations At War

Holdfast: Nations At War

4 Stores
Steam
Steam −50% $9.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +97% $19.66View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +100% $19.99View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +100% $19.99View
Ship Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue

Ship Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −77% $2.29Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +3% $2.36View
Steam
Steam +336% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Holdfast: Nations At War

Quality

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

90% positive (26,271 reviews) — very positive reception
26,271 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$9.99 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +75%
1,131 concurrent players — solid base
26,271 total reviews — proven game with large community

Ship Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

51% positive (115 reviews) — mixed opinions
115 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.29 — very accessible price
77% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.99)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHoldfast: Nations At WarShip Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue
Release Date
March 5, 2020
July 1, 2014
Developers
Anvil Game Studios
Reality Twist GmbH
Publishers
Anvil Game Studios
rondomedia GmbH
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
38

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Holdfast: Nations At War

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i7-8700k or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 10 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 580 8GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 22 GB available space

Ship Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Holdfast: Nations At War or Ship Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue?

Holdfast: Nations At War won the comparison against Ship Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue 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 Holdfast: Nations At War worth buying over Ship Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue?

Based on the metrics, Holdfast: Nations At War 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. Ship Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 05:49 AM UTC

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