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Ashes of Paradise: AetherionVSSmalland: Survive the Wilds

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

Ashes of Paradise: Aetherion

Ashes of Paradise: Aetherion

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
27Popularity
10Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 12 days
$2.99
Buy Now
VS
Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Quality
68Popularity
32Value
64
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−96% $1.33
Buy Now

Winner

Smalland: Survive the Wilds wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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Ashes of Paradise: Aetherion
2 of 14 metrics
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$1.33 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.79 -
$1.45 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
6 price changes -
158 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
66.7% positive -
82.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3 -
8.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2 -
6.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1 Wins
1.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
177 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
8.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
7 -
23 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2026 Wins
Feb 2024 -
GameValio Recommendation
Skip ThisAshes of Paradise: Aetherion

Skip it for now. Between the current price and reception, there's little upside to buying today.

MaybeSmalland: Survive the Wilds

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Ashes of Paradise: Aetherion
Smalland: Survive the Wilds

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

Ashes of Paradise: Aetherion

Ashes of Paradise: Aetherion

1 Store
Steam
Steam$2.99Buy Now
Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $1.33Buy Now
Steam
Steam$6.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$7.00View
GamersGate
GamersGate$34.99View

Ashes of Paradise: Aetherion

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

67% positive (3 reviews) — mixed opinions
3 reviews — limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$2.99 — very accessible price

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Quality

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

82% positive (8,040 reviews) — mostly positive
8,040 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.33 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +104%
277 concurrent players — smaller but active
Game DetailsAshes of Paradise: AetherionSmalland: Survive the Wilds
Release Date
August 13, 2026
February 15, 2024
Developers
Aetherion
Merge Games
Publishers
Aetherion
Maximum Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
7
23

Ashes of Paradise: Aetherion

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700 CPU @ 3.00GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p 60 fps on Ultra settings
Which is better: Ashes of Paradise: Aetherion or Smalland: Survive the Wilds?

Smalland: Survive the Wilds won the comparison against Ashes of Paradise: Aetherion 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 Ashes of Paradise: Aetherion worth buying over Smalland: Survive the Wilds?

Based on the metrics, Smalland: Survive the Wilds 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. Smalland: Survive the Wilds currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC

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