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NocturnalVSWHERE THE SEA IS DEEP

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

Nocturnal

Nocturnal

ActionAdventureSingleplayerExploration2D +15
Quality
86Popularity
22Value
94
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
Likely ends in 1 day
−88% $2.00
Buy
VS
WHERE THE SEA IS DEEP

WHERE THE SEA IS DEEP

Quality
—Popularity
—Value
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Scores are estimated for unreleased games

Winner

Nocturnal wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Buy on Kinguin
13
Nocturnal
13 of 15 metrics
WHERE THE SEA IS DEEP
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.00 Wins
N/A -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.00 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
17 price changes Wins
0 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
91.1% positive Wins
N/A -
Total Steam Reviews
518 Wins
0 -
Positive Steam Reviews
472 Wins
0 -
Negative Steam Reviews
46 -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
30 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
505 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
11 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2023 -
Oct 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItNocturnal

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Nocturnal
WHERE THE SEA IS DEEP

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

Nocturnal

Nocturnal

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $2.00Buy
Steam
Steam +27% $2.54View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +28% $2.55View
WHERE THE SEA IS DEEP

WHERE THE SEA IS DEEP

No deals available

Nocturnal

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

91% positive (518 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
518 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low: a solid moment to consider buying.

$2.00: very accessible price
88% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 123% in recent days
49 concurrent players: niche audience

WHERE THE SEA IS DEEP

No data available
Game detailsNocturnalWHERE THE SEA IS DEEP
Release date
June 7, 2023
October 14, 2026
Developers
Sunnyside Games
Selçuk Çetiner
Publishers
Dear Villagers
Selçuk Çetiner
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
11
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Which is better: Nocturnal or WHERE THE SEA IS DEEP?

Nocturnal won the comparison against WHERE THE SEA IS DEEP 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 Nocturnal worth buying over WHERE THE SEA IS DEEP?

Based on the metrics, Nocturnal 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. Nocturnal currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 03:44 AM UTC

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

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