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Farworld PioneersVSPlains of Pain

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

Farworld Pioneers

Farworld Pioneers

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
36Popularity
23Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−76% $3.55
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Plains of Pain

Plains of Pain

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
67Popularity
24Value
89
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 11 days
−55% $8.99
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Winner

Plains of Pain wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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Farworld Pioneers
6 of 14 metrics
Plains of Pain
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.55 Wins
$8.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.74 Wins
$15.99 -
Best Current Discount
-76% Wins
-55% -
Sales Frequency
84 price changes Wins
12 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
37.4% positive -
82.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
620 -
908 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
232 -
752 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
388 -
156 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
86 Wins
Steam Recommendations
612 -
898 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
10 Wins
4 -
Supported Languages
10 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2023 Wins
Feb 2023 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFarworld Pioneers

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybePlains of Pain

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Farworld Pioneers
Plains of Pain

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

Farworld Pioneers

Farworld Pioneers

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Kinguin
Kinguin −76% $3.55Buy Now
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Green Man Gaming +6% $3.75View
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Plains of Pain

Plains of Pain

1 Store
Steam
Steam −55% $8.99Buy Now

Farworld Pioneers

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

37% positive (620 reviews) — mostly negative
620 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.55 — very accessible price
76% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.47)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Plains of Pain

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

83% positive (900 reviews) — mostly positive
900 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$8.99 — very accessible price
55% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +309%
143 concurrent players — smaller but active
Game DetailsFarworld PioneersPlains of Pain
Release Date
May 30, 2023
February 17, 2023
Developers
Igloosoft
Cobra Byte Digital
Publishers
tinyBuild
Cobra Byte Digital
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
10
4

Farworld Pioneers

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: AMD Zen/Intel i5 or later
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon RX 400/GeForce 1000 Series or later
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 64 bit OS is required

Plains of Pain

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 980 / AMD R9 Fury
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
Which is better: Farworld Pioneers or Plains of Pain?

Plains of Pain won the comparison against Farworld Pioneers 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 Farworld Pioneers worth buying over Plains of Pain?

Based on the metrics, Plains of Pain 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. Plains of Pain currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 08:45 PM UTC

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