I Am Fish vs SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. I Am Fish is $3.74 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | I Am Fish | SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 63 |
| Quality | 63 | 74 |
| Value | 73 | 78 |
| Popularity | 28 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.78 | $5.52 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.6% positive | 92.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 36 | 32 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
I Am Fish
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.78−91%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$1.99−90%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.11−89%Buy SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$5.52−86%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$5.81−85%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$7.39−82%Buy Side by side over time
I Am FishSpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
Details and requirements
| Item | I Am Fish | SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 16, 2021 | January 31, 2023 |
| Developers | Bossa Studios | Purple Lamp |
| Publishers | Curve Games | THQ Nordic |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 x64 | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-6700 (8 * 3400) or equivalent | AMD FX 6300 / Intel Core i5-3570K |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce RTX 2060 Super (6144VRAM) | Radeon R9 380 / Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti |
| Storage (minimum) | 12 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: I Am Fish or SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake?
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake won the comparison against I Am Fish 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 I Am Fish worth buying over SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake?
Based on the metrics, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake 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. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:11 PM UTC