UBOAT vs Waves of Steel
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
UBOAT wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. UBOAT is $13.60 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | UBOAT | Waves of Steel |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 55 |
| Quality | 69 | 72 |
| Value | 95 | 46 |
| Popularity | 36 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.39 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.9% positive | 90.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 553 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | UBOAT | Waves of Steel |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 2, 2024 | February 6, 2023 |
| Developers | Deep Water Studio | TMA Games LLC |
| Publishers | PlayWay S.A. | TMA Games LLC |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 64 Bit / Windows 8 64 Bit / Windows 10 64 Bit / Windows 11 64 Bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Quad Core i7 3770K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB (1080p High), GeForce GTX 1070 8GB (1080p Extreme) or AMD equivalents | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 71 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: UBOAT or Waves of Steel?
UBOAT won the comparison against Waves of Steel 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 UBOAT worth buying over Waves of Steel?
Based on the metrics, UBOAT 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. UBOAT currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC