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SubmergedVSThe First Tree

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

Submerged

Submerged

Quality
62Popularity
29Value
73
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈12d
-90% $1.99
Buy Now
VS
The First Tree

The First Tree

Quality
64Popularity
30Value
67
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-69% $3.14
Buy Now

Winner

The First Tree wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 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.

6
Submerged
6 of 14 metrics
The First Tree
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$3.14 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 -
$0.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-69% -
Sales Frequency
56 price changes Wins
55 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
47/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
75.7% positive -
77.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.3K -
4.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.3K -
3.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
1.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
2 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.3K -
4.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
10 -
14 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2015 -
Sep 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSubmerged

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

MaybeThe First Tree

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:
Submerged
The First Tree

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

Submerged

Submerged

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -90% $1.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +431% $10.57View
The First Tree

The First Tree

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -69% $3.14Buy Now
Steam
Steam +218% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Submerged

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

76% positive (4,300 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 47/100 — critics weren't impressed
4,300 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.99 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

The First Tree

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

78% positive (4,733 reviews) — mostly positive
4,733 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.14 — very accessible price
69% off — solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSubmergedThe First Tree
Release Date
August 3, 2015
September 14, 2017
Developers
Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
David Wehle
Publishers
Uppercut Games Pty Ltd
David Wehle
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
10
14

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Submerged

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64bit
  • Processor: Intel i5 2.5 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 760 or Equivalent card
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

The First Tree

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Submerged or The First Tree?

The First Tree won the comparison against Submerged 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 Submerged worth buying over The First Tree?

Based on the metrics, The First Tree 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. Submerged currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:24 AM UTC

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