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First DwarfVSWindrose

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

First Dwarf

First Dwarf

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
61Popularity
20Value
69
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 17 days
−40% $14.99
Buy Now
VS
Windrose

Windrose

ActionEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
71Popularity
39Value
62
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
in 11 days
−10% $26.99
Buy Now

Winner

Windrose wins 7 of 13 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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First Dwarf
6 of 13 metrics
Windrose
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 Wins
$26.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$15.49 Wins
$26.99 -
Best Current Discount
-40% Wins
-10% -
Sales Frequency
88 price changes Wins
28 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
76.3% positive -
86.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
312 -
47.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
238 -
41.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
74 Wins
6.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
3.6K Wins
Steam Recommendations
312 -
47.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
27 languages Wins
13 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2024 -
Apr 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFirst Dwarf

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

MaybeWindrose

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:
First Dwarf
Windrose

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

First Dwarf

First Dwarf

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −40% $14.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +37% $20.58View
Windrose

Windrose

3 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming −10% $26.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam$26.99View
Kinguin
Kinguin +6% $28.65View

First Dwarf

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

76% positive (312 reviews) — mostly positive
312 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$14.99 — reasonable price
40% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($13.74)

Popularity

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

-70% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Windrose

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

87% positive (47,188 reviews) — very positive reception
47,188 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$26.99 — mid-range price
10% off — minor discount
Near historical low ($26.06)

Popularity

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

+25% player growth
2,975 concurrent players — solid base
128 new reviews — still being discovered
47,188 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsFirst DwarfWindrose
Release Date
June 19, 2024
April 14, 2026
Developers
Star Drifters
Kraken Express
Publishers
4Divinity, Star Drifters
Kraken Express, Pocketpair Publishing (Japan)
Platforms
Windows
Windows

First Dwarf

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10, 64-bit Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD RYZEN 7 7700X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 or AMD Radeon Rx 6700 XT or Intel Arc 750 or equivalent DirectX 12 compatibile card
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: for 4K

Windrose

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 11 or later (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-10700 / AMD® Ryzen™ 7 5800X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® RTX™ 3080 / AMD® Radeon™ RX 6800 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: System requirements are not final at this stage of development. Ongoing optimizations will improve performance across a wide range of hardware. An SSD is strongly recommended to ensure a smooth gameplay experience.
Which is better: First Dwarf or Windrose?

Windrose won the comparison against First Dwarf 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 First Dwarf worth buying over Windrose?

Based on the metrics, Windrose 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. First Dwarf currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 10:18 AM UTC

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