Ocean's Heart vs Secrets of Grindea
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Secrets of Grindea wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Secrets of Grindea is $1.98 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ocean's Heart | Secrets of Grindea |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 51 | 58 |
| Quality | 79 | 72 |
| Value | 39 | 61 |
| Popularity | 26 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.99 | $13.01 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.9% positive | 89% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 29 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Ocean's HeartSecrets of Grindea
Details and requirements
| Item | Ocean's Heart | Secrets of Grindea |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 21, 2021 | February 29, 2024 |
| Developers | Max Mraz | Pixel Ferrets |
| Publishers | Nordcurrent Labs | Pixel Ferrets |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows7 (64bit) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.5 GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | OpenGL 3.0 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 250 MB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ocean's Heart or Secrets of Grindea?
Secrets of Grindea 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 Ocean's Heart worth buying over Secrets of Grindea?
Based on the metrics, Secrets of Grindea 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. Secrets of Grindea currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC