In Other Waters vs The Almost Gone
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
In Other Waters wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. In Other Waters is $1.76 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | In Other Waters | The Almost Gone |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 61 |
| Quality | 82 | 73 |
| Value | 82 | 76 |
| Popularity | 27 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.57 | $2.33 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.7% positive | 80.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | In Other Waters | The Almost Gone |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 3, 2020 | June 25, 2020 |
| Developers | Jump Over The Age | Happy Volcano |
| Publishers | Fellow Traveller | XD, Happy Volcano |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | CPU 64-bit |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Direct3D 11 video card |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 500 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: In Other Waters or The Almost Gone?
In Other Waters won the comparison against The Almost Gone 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 In Other Waters worth buying over The Almost Gone?
Based on the metrics, In Other Waters 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. In Other Waters currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:41 PM UTC