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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Northgard: Definitive Edition

Northgard: Definitive Edition

StrategyIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
83Popularity
38Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-78% $7.69
Buy Now
VS
TransOcean 2: Rivals

TransOcean 2: Rivals

Quality
53Popularity
22Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-98% $0.47
Buy Now

Winner

Northgard: Definitive Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

9
Northgard: Definitive Edition
9 of 14 metrics
TransOcean 2: Rivals
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.69 -
$0.47 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.59 -
$0.47 Wins
Best Current Discount
-78% -
-98% Wins
Sales Frequency
68 price changes -
82 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
69/100 -
Steam Review Score
85.3% positive Wins
51.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
54.1K Wins
510 -
Positive Steam Reviews
46.1K Wins
262 -
Negative Steam Reviews
8.0K -
248 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
950 Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
54.0K Wins
506 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
289 Wins
25 -
Supported Languages
11 languages
11 languages
Release Date
Mar 2018 Wins
May 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItNorthgard: Definitive Edition

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeTransOcean 2: Rivals

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Northgard: Definitive Edition
TransOcean 2: Rivals

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

Northgard: Definitive Edition

Northgard: Definitive Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -78% $7.69Buy Now
Steam
Steam +82% $13.99View
TransOcean 2: Rivals

TransOcean 2: Rivals

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -98% $0.47Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +751% $4.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +4153% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +4153% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Northgard: Definitive Edition

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

85% positive (54,080 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
54,080 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$7.69 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($6.44)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-42% player decline
705 concurrent players — smaller but active
54,080 total reviews — major title

TransOcean 2: Rivals

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

51% positive (510 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
510 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.47 — very accessible price
98% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.40)

Popularity

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

-12% minor player decrease
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNorthgard: Definitive EditionTransOcean 2: Rivals
Release Date
March 7, 2018
May 10, 2016
Developers
Shiro Games
Deck13 Hamburg
Publishers
Shiro Games
astragon Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
289
25

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Northgard: Definitive Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or better: 64 bits required
  • Processor: Intel i5 3.1 Ghz Quad core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7800 or better
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Recommended display resolution: 1440x900

TransOcean 2: Rivals

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 or newer (64 Bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3570K, 3.4 GHz or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 760 or comparable
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Northgard: Definitive Edition or TransOcean 2: Rivals?

Northgard: Definitive Edition won the comparison against TransOcean 2: Rivals 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 Northgard: Definitive Edition worth buying over TransOcean 2: Rivals?

Based on the metrics, Northgard: Definitive Edition 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. TransOcean 2: Rivals currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:09 AM UTC

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