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Don't Starve TogetherVSThe Wild Eight

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Don't Starve Together

Don't Starve Together

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
91Popularity
53Value
99
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−93% $1.11
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VS
The Wild Eight

The Wild Eight

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
59Popularity
31Value
31
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−97% $0.65
Buy Now

Winner

Don't Starve Together wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This is about as good as it gets. The price is right, the reviews back it up, and players are still showing up.

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9
Don't Starve Together
9 of 15 metrics
The Wild Eight
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.11 -
$0.65 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.04 -
$0.81 Wins
Best Current Discount
-93% -
-97% Wins
Sales Frequency
175 price changes Wins
94 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
95% positive Wins
69.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
375.5K Wins
6.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
356.6K Wins
4.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
18.9K -
2.0K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
22.7K Wins
14 -
Steam Recommendations
375.5K Wins
6.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
25 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2016 -
Oct 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Great DealDon't Starve Together

This is about as good as it gets. The price is right, the reviews back it up, and players are still showing up.

Wait for SaleThe Wild Eight

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Don't Starve Together
The Wild Eight

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Don't Starve Together

Don't Starve Together

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −93% $1.11Buy Now
Steam
Steam$5.09View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$14.99View
The Wild Eight

The Wild Eight

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −97% $0.65Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +38% $0.90View
Steam
Steam +283% $2.49View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$24.99View

Don't Starve Together

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

95% positive (375,459 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
375,459 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.11 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

Strong +25% player growth
29,250 concurrent players — very healthy
175 new reviews — still being discovered
375,459 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

The Wild Eight

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

69% positive (6,652 reviews) — mixed opinions
6,652 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$0.65 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.52 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

14 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsDon't Starve TogetherThe Wild Eight
Release Date
April 21, 2016
October 3, 2019
Developers
Klei Entertainment
Eight Points
Publishers
Klei Entertainment
HypeTrain Digital
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
25
Which is better: Don't Starve Together or The Wild Eight?

Don't Starve Together won the comparison against The Wild Eight 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 Don't Starve Together worth buying over The Wild Eight?

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.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 01:26 AM UTC

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