Cairn vs Pine
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Cairn wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Pine is $13.69 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cairn | Pine |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 59 |
| Quality | 76 | 61 |
| Value | 71 | 82 |
| Popularity | 35 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $15.39 | $1.70 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.2% positive | 73% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 288 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cairn | Pine |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 29, 2026 | October 10, 2019 |
| Developers | The Game Bakers | Twirlbound |
| Publishers | The Game Bakers | Kongregate |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-10700 (8 * 2900), AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 * 3600) or equivalent | Quad Core 3.40 Ghz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Geforce RTX 2060 Super (6144 MB), Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or equivalent |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | SSD required. Controller recommended. | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cairn or Pine?
Cairn won the comparison against Pine 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 Cairn worth buying over Pine?
Based on the metrics, Cairn 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. Pine currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC