Alba: A Wildlife Adventure vs ARIDA: Backland's Awakening
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. ARIDA: Backland's Awakening is $0.24 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Alba: A Wildlife Adventure | ARIDA: Backland's Awakening |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 65 |
| Quality | 91 | 72 |
| Value | 77 | 70 |
| Popularity | 31 | 45 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.59 | $1.35 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.9% positive | 90.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 15 | 0 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Alba: A Wildlife Adventure | ARIDA: Backland's Awakening |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 11, 2020 | August 15, 2019 |
| Developers | ustwo games | Aoca Game Lab |
| Publishers | ustwo games, PID Games | Aoca Game Lab |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5 2.6 GHz or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 750 Ti | GeForce GTX1060 4GB or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Alba: A Wildlife Adventure or ARIDA: Backland's Awakening?
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure won the comparison against ARIDA: Backland's Awakening 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 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure worth buying over ARIDA: Backland's Awakening?
Based on the metrics, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure 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. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC