Colony Survival vs The Scouring
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Scouring wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. The Scouring is $18.01 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 | The Scouring |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 56 | 57 |
| Quality | 74 | 71 |
| Value | 45 | 65 |
| Popularity | 32 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.95 | $6.94 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.1% positive | 87.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 121 | 28 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Colony Survival | The Scouring |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 16, 2017 | August 12, 2025 |
| Developers | Pipliz | Orc Group |
| Publishers | Pipliz | Orc Group |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 SP1 & newer, 64-bit | Windows Vista/7/8/10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-2300 (2.8 GHz quad core) or equivalent | Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 750 or equivalent, 2 GB VRAM, 1920x1080 display | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 or equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Colony Survival or The Scouring?
The Scouring won the comparison against Colony Survival 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 The Scouring?
Based on the metrics, The Scouring 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. The Scouring currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:41 PM UTC