Colony Survival vs Outlaws of the Old West
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Colony Survival wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Outlaws of the Old West is $4.96 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Colony Survival | Outlaws of the Old West |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 56 | 42 |
| Quality | 74 | 52 |
| Value | 45 | 40 |
| Popularity | 32 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.95 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.1% positive | 58.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 121 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Colony Survival | Outlaws of the Old West |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 16, 2017 | March 12, 2019 |
| Developers | Pipliz | Virtual Basement LLC |
| Publishers | Pipliz | Wandering Wizard |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 SP1 & newer, 64-bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-2300 (2.8 GHz quad core) or equivalent | Intel Quad Core i7 4770K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 750 or equivalent, 2 GB VRAM, 1920x1080 display | NVIDIA GeForce 970 GTX or AMD RX480 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Colony Survival or Outlaws of the Old West?
Colony Survival won the comparison against Outlaws of the Old West 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 Colony Survival worth buying over Outlaws of the Old West?
Based on the metrics, Colony Survival 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. Colony Survival currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC