Beacon Pines vs Sanfu
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Beacon Pines wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Beacon Pines is $9.77 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Beacon Pines | Sanfu |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 54 | 52 |
| Quality | 92 | 68 |
| Value | 33 | 46 |
| Popularity | 28 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.22 | $10.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.7% positive | 83% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 11 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Beacon Pines | Sanfu |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 22, 2022 | July 27, 2023 |
| Developers | Hiding Spot | Shiying Studio |
| Publishers | Fellow Traveller | Gamirror Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2GHz+ | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 2GB | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 2 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Beacon Pines or Sanfu?
Beacon Pines won the comparison against Sanfu 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 Beacon Pines worth buying over Sanfu?
Based on the metrics, Beacon Pines 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. Sanfu currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:57 PM UTC