Donut County vs Sayonara Wild Hearts
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Donut County wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Donut County is $2.20 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Donut County | Sayonara Wild Hearts |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 74 | 68 |
| Quality | 86 | 77 |
| Value | 92 | 85 |
| Popularity | 33 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.69 | $4.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 92% positive | 96.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 38 | 3 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Donut County | Sayonara Wild Hearts |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 28, 2018 | December 12, 2019 |
| Developers | Ben Esposito | Simogo |
| Publishers | Annapurna Interactive | Annapurna Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-4170 or better | Intel Core2 Duo E8400 or AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 6400+ |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GT 640 or better | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX or ATI Radeon HD 4870 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Donut County or Sayonara Wild Hearts?
Donut County won the comparison against Sayonara Wild Hearts 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 Donut County worth buying over Sayonara Wild Hearts?
Based on the metrics, Donut County 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. Donut County currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC