Directive 8020 vs Through the Woods
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Directive 8020 wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Through the Woods is $27.68 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Directive 8020 | Through the Woods |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 56 | 64 |
| Quality | 64 | 65 |
| Value | 70 | 74 |
| Popularity | 25 | 49 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $29.49 | $1.81 |
| Steam Review Score | 63.6% positive | 71.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 27 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Directive 8020 | Through the Woods |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 12, 2026 | October 27, 2016 |
| Developers | Supermassive Games | Antagonist |
| Publishers | Supermassive Games | Fulqrum Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU rated at 3,5 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6800 | GeForce GTX 980 or equivalent |
| Storage (minimum) | 40 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Directive 8020 or Through the Woods?
Directive 8020 won the comparison against Through the Woods 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 Directive 8020 worth buying over Through the Woods?
Based on the metrics, Directive 8020 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. Through the Woods currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:18 PM UTC