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FireAlpaca SEVSWallpaper Engine

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

FireAlpaca SE

FireAlpaca SE

Design & IllustrationPhoto Editing
Quality
70Popularity
24Value
49
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
in 58 days
$39.99
Buy Now
VS
Wallpaper Engine

Wallpaper Engine

CasualIndieUtilitiesDesign & IllustrationPhoto EditingAnimation & Modeling
Quality
78Popularity
58Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 91 days
$4.99
Buy Now

Winner

Wallpaper Engine wins 12 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

1
FireAlpaca SE
1 of 13 metrics
Wallpaper Engine
12 of 13 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$39.99 -
$4.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$27.99 -
$3.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
13 price changes -
14 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.2% positive -
97.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
859 -
931.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
758 -
908.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
101 Wins
22.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
600 -
71.7K Wins
Steam Recommendations
853 -
929.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
17 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
23 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2016 -
Nov 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFireAlpaca SE

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeWallpaper Engine

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
FireAlpaca SE
Wallpaper Engine

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

FireAlpaca SE

FireAlpaca SE

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$39.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $39.99View
Wallpaper Engine

Wallpaper Engine

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +0% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

FireAlpaca SE

Quality

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

88% positive (859 reviews) — very positive reception
859 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$39.99 — mid-range price
Historical low: $27.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-9% minor player decrease
577 concurrent players — smaller but active

Wallpaper Engine

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

98% positive (931,275 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
931,275 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$4.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $3.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Stable community without major fluctuations — consistent player base.

-48% player decline
50,040 concurrent players — very healthy
880 new reviews — community buzzing
931,275 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFireAlpaca SEWallpaper Engine
Release Date
May 22, 2016
November 16, 2018
Developers
PGN Inc
Wallpaper Engine Team
Publishers
PGN Inc
Wallpaper Engine Team
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
17

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

FireAlpaca SE

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Wallpaper Engine

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel i7 or equivalent
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, AMD HD7870, 2 GB VRAM or above
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1024 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Mobile App requires Android 10 or newer

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: FireAlpaca SE or Wallpaper Engine?

Wallpaper Engine won the comparison against FireAlpaca SE 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 FireAlpaca SE worth buying over Wallpaper Engine?

Based on the metrics, Wallpaper Engine 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. Wallpaper Engine currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 05:46 AM UTC

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