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Out There: Oceans of TimeVSSunless Skies: Sovereign Edition

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

Out There: Oceans of Time

Out There: Oceans of Time

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
48Popularity
37Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-94% $0.84
Buy Now
VS
Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition

Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition

Quality
85Popularity
28Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-87% $3.23
Buy Now

Winner

Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
Out There: Oceans of Time
5 of 14 metrics
Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.84 Wins
$3.23 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.38 Wins
$4.84 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
-87% -
Sales Frequency
26 price changes -
31 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
57/100 -
87/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
53.8% positive -
84.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
208 -
2.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
112 -
2.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
96 Wins
419 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
31 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
2.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
31 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
1 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2022 Wins
Jan 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeOut There: Oceans of Time

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

MaybeSunless Skies: Sovereign Edition

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:
Out There: Oceans of Time
Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition

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

Out There: Oceans of Time

Out There: Oceans of Time

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $0.84Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1446% $12.99View
Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition

Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -87% $3.23Buy Now
Steam
Steam +674% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Out There: Oceans of Time

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

54% positive (208 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 57/100 — mixed reception from critics
208 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.84 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount

Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

84% positive (2,632 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,632 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$3.23 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.15)

Popularity

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

38 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsOut There: Oceans of TimeSunless Skies: Sovereign Edition
Release Date
May 26, 2022
January 31, 2019
Developers
Mi-Clos Studio, Goblinz
Failbetter Games
Publishers
Modern Wolf, Fractale, WhisperGames
Failbetter Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
31

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Out There: Oceans of Time or Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition?

Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition won the comparison against Out There: Oceans of Time 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 Out There: Oceans of Time worth buying over Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition?

Based on the metrics, Sunless Skies: Sovereign 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. Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC

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