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My KoiVSZoo Simulator

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

My Koi

My Koi

CasualIndieSimulation
Quality
75Popularity
23Value
85
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
−40% $2.99
Buy Now
VS
Zoo Simulator

Zoo Simulator

CasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
50Popularity
17Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−93% $1.44
Buy Now

Winner

Zoo Simulator wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

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6
My Koi
6 of 13 metrics
Zoo Simulator
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$1.44 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$1.41 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-93% Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
75 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
94.2% positive Wins
63.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
623 Wins
123 -
Positive Steam Reviews
587 Wins
78 -
Negative Steam Reviews
36 Wins
45 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1
1
Steam Recommendations
621 Wins
122 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
40 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2020 -
Jul 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMy Koi

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleZoo Simulator

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:
My Koi
Zoo Simulator

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

My Koi

My Koi

1 Store
Steam
Steam −40% $2.99Buy Now
Zoo Simulator

Zoo Simulator

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −93% $1.44Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

My Koi

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (623 reviews) — very positive reception
623 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.99 — very accessible price
40% off — decent discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-100% player drop

Zoo Simulator

Quality

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

63% positive (123 reviews) — mixed opinions
123 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.44 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.29)

Popularity

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

-100% player drop
Game DetailsMy KoiZoo Simulator
Release Date
July 15, 2020
July 26, 2024
Developers
Sakana Studios
Games Incubator
Publishers
Sakana Studios
PlayWay S.A., Games Incubator
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
40

My Koi

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Zoo Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3.4 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
Which is better: My Koi or Zoo Simulator?

Zoo Simulator won the comparison against My Koi 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 My Koi worth buying over Zoo Simulator?

Based on the metrics, Zoo Simulator 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. My Koi currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC

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