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Among TreesVSOutbound

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

Among Trees

Among Trees

Quality
58Popularity
27Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Outbound

Outbound

CasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
61Popularity
26Value
67
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-33% $16.76
Buy Now

Winner

Outbound wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

4
Among Trees
4 of 13 metrics
Outbound
9 of 13 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 Wins
$16.76 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$21.05 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-33% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
8 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
68.5% positive -
73.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
1.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
963 -
Negative Steam Reviews
648 -
347 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
830 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.1K Wins
1.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
15 -
32 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2021 -
May 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAmong Trees

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleOutbound

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Among Trees
Outbound

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

Among Trees

Among Trees

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
Outbound

Outbound

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -33% $16.76Buy Now
Steam
Steam +49% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Among Trees

Quality

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

68% positive (2,056 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,056 reviews — solid data foundation

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-33% player decline
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Outbound

Quality

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

74% positive (1,310 reviews) — mostly positive
1,310 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$16.76 — reasonable price
33% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($15.38)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-73% player drop
435 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAmong TreesOutbound
Release Date
November 10, 2021
May 11, 2026
Developers
FJRD Interactive
Square Glade Games
Publishers
FJRD Interactive
Square Glade Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
15
32

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Among Trees

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Outbound

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i3-12100F | Ryzen 7 1700 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3060 | AMD RX 7600XT or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 16 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Among Trees or Outbound?

Outbound won the comparison against Among Trees 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 Among Trees worth buying over Outbound?

Based on the metrics, Outbound 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. Outbound currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:38 AM UTC

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