Eco vs Forager
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Forager wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Forager is $18.68 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Eco | Forager |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 59 | 70 |
| Quality | 67 | 85 |
| Value | 57 | 70 |
| Popularity | 33 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $23.68 | $5.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.6% positive | 90% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 450 | 283 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Eco | Forager |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 6, 2018 | April 18, 2019 |
| Developers | Strange Loop Games | HopFrog |
| Publishers | Strange Loop Games | Balor Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 64-Bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz Eight-Core or Intel Core i7 9700K 3.6 GHz Eight-Core or similar | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon RX 5700 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or similar (Recommended: 8 GB VRAM) | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Eco or Forager?
Forager won the comparison against Eco 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 Eco worth buying over Forager?
Based on the metrics, Forager 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. Forager currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC