Ancient Cities vs Ostriv
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ostriv wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Ostriv is R$22.50 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ancient Cities | Ostriv |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 42 | 59 |
| Quality | 55 | 76 |
| Value | 40 | 50 |
| Popularity | 27 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 69.99 | R$ 47.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 64.2% positive | 94.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 29 | 107 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ancient Cities | Ostriv |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 24, 2023 | March 19, 2020 |
| Developers | Uncasual Games | yevhen8 |
| Publishers | Uncasual Games | yevhen8 |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 x64 | Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® i5-10400 / AMD® Ryzen 5 3600 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 (8 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 590 (8 GB) for Full HD resolution | GTX 770 or better |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Linux Proton support for AMD and NVIDIA GPUs. Intel graphics support requires OpenGL 4.5 or newer. | 1920 x 1080 or higher screen resolution recommended |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ancient Cities or Ostriv?
Ostriv won the comparison against Ancient Cities 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 Ancient Cities worth buying over Ostriv?
Based on the metrics, Ostriv 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. Ostriv currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC