Minecraft Dungeons vs Ocean's Heart
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Minecraft Dungeons wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Ocean's Heart is $5.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Minecraft Dungeons | Ocean's Heart |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 56 | 51 |
| Quality | 73 | 79 |
| Value | 46 | 39 |
| Popularity | 35 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $14.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.1% positive | 81.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.2K | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Minecraft Dungeons | Ocean's Heart |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 22, 2021 | January 21, 2021 |
| Developers | Mojang Studios, Double Eleven | Max Mraz |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | Nordcurrent Labs |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (November 2019 Update or higher), 8 or 7 (64-bit with the latest updates; some functionality not supported on Windows 7 and 8) | Windows7 (64bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i5 2.8GHz or equivalent | 2.5 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870 or equivalent DX11 GPU | OpenGL 3.0 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 250 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Minecraft Dungeons or Ocean's Heart?
Minecraft Dungeons won the comparison against Ocean's Heart 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 Minecraft Dungeons worth buying over Ocean's Heart?
Based on the metrics, Minecraft Dungeons 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. Minecraft Dungeons currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC