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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

As Far As The Eye

As Far As The Eye

StrategyIndieSimulationSingleplayer3DBuilding +16
Quality
70Popularity
26Value
30
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 4 days
−97% $0.72
Buy
VS
Dwarf Fortress

Dwarf Fortress

StrategyIndieSimulationBase BuildingBuildingCity Builder +15
Quality
95Popularity
36Value
50
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−15% $25.62
Buy

Winner

Dwarf Fortress wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
7
As Far As The Eye
7 of 15 metrics
Dwarf Fortress
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.72 Wins
$25.62 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.26 Wins
$23.99 -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
-15% -
Sales Frequency
75 price changes Wins
55 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
70/100 -
93/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
73.1% positive -
94.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.6K -
29.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.2K -
27.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
443 Wins
1.5K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
694 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.6K -
29.4K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
67 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Sep 2020 -
Dec 2022 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleAs Far As The Eye

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

MaybeDwarf Fortress

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

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
As Far As The Eye
Dwarf Fortress

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

As Far As The Eye

As Far As The Eye

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −97% $0.72Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $0.74View
GamersGate
GamersGate$3.75View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$24.99View
Steam
Steam$24.99View
Dwarf Fortress

Dwarf Fortress

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −15% $25.62Buy
Steam
Steam +17% $29.99View

As Far As The Eye

Quality

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

73% positive (1,644 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 70/100: generally favorable from critics
1,644 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now: better ways to spend your money.

$0.72: very accessible price
97% off: deep discount

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 500% in recent days
6 concurrent players: niche audience

Dwarf Fortress

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (29,354 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 93/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
29,354 reviews: large sample

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$25.62: mid-range price
15% off: minor discount
Near historical low ($23.99)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

731 concurrent players: smaller but active
29,354 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsAs Far As The EyeDwarf Fortress
Release date
September 10, 2020
December 6, 2022
Developers
Unexpected
Bay 12 Games
Publishers
Maple Whispering Limited, Goblinz Publishing, Unexpected
Kitfox Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows
Achievements
67
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As Far As The Eye

No PC requirements data available

Dwarf Fortress

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Processor: Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
Which is better: As Far As The Eye or Dwarf Fortress?

Dwarf Fortress won the comparison against As Far As The Eye 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 As Far As The Eye worth buying over Dwarf Fortress?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:41 AM UTC

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