DESOLATE vs Don't Starve Together
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Don't Starve Together wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. DESOLATE is $0.04 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DESOLATE | Don't Starve Together |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 58 | 80 |
| Quality | 58 | 91 |
| Value | 78 | 79 |
| Popularity | 31 | 53 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.43 | $1.47 |
| Steam Review Score | 68.2% positive | 94.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 18 | 22.8K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | DESOLATE | Don't Starve Together |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 17, 2019 | April 21, 2016 |
| Developers | Nearga | Klei Entertainment |
| Publishers | HypeTrain Digital | Klei Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | 64-Bit Windows 8/10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or analogue with 4 GB VRAM | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DESOLATE or Don't Starve Together?
Don't Starve Together won the comparison against DESOLATE 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 DESOLATE worth buying over Don't Starve Together?
Based on the metrics, Don't Starve Together 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. Don't Starve Together currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC