Still Wakes the Deep vs Under The Waves
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Still Wakes the Deep wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Under The Waves is $4.26 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Still Wakes the Deep | Under The Waves |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 66 |
| Quality | 83 | 64 |
| Value | 79 | 100 |
| Popularity | 33 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.53 | $0.87 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.2% positive | 77.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 71 | 18 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Still Wakes the Deep | Under The Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 18, 2024 | August 28, 2023 |
| Developers | The Chinese Room | Parallel Studio |
| Publishers | Secret Mode | Spotlight by Quantic Dream |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64 bit required) with DirectX 12 | Windows 10 or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-11600 / Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i7 7thGen / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core 3.6GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT / Intel® Arc™ A750 Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB/ AMD Radeon RX Vega56 8GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 9 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Still Wakes the Deep or Under The Waves?
Still Wakes the Deep won the comparison against Under The Waves 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 Still Wakes the Deep worth buying over Under The Waves?
Based on the metrics, Still Wakes the Deep 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. Under The Waves currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:57 PM UTC