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ForagerVSIsland Time VR

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Forager

Forager

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
85Popularity
37Value
36
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈14h
-39% $12.27
Buy Now
VS
Island Time VR

Island Time VR

CasualIndieSimulation
Quality
46Popularity
33Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Forager wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

14
Forager
14 of 15 metrics
Island Time VR
1 of 15 metrics
1

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.27 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.06 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-39% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
105 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
90.1% positive Wins
58% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
35.0K Wins
112 -
Positive Steam Reviews
31.5K Wins
65 -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.5K -
47 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
488 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
34.9K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
103 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2019 Wins
Apr 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeForager

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

Wait for SaleIsland Time VR

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Forager
Island Time VR

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

Forager

Forager

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -39% $12.27Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +63% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +63% $19.99View
Island Time VR

Island Time VR

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Forager

Quality

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

90% positive (34,997 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
34,997 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$12.27 — reasonable price
39% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +70%
479 concurrent players — smaller but active
34,997 total reviews — proven game with large community

Island Time VR

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

58% positive (112 reviews) — mixed opinions
112 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsForagerIsland Time VR
Release Date
April 18, 2019
April 3, 2018
Developers
HopFrog
Flight School Studio
Publishers
Balor Games
Flight School Studio
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
103

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Forager or Island Time VR?

Forager won the comparison against Island Time VR 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 Forager worth buying over Island Time VR?

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. Island Time VR currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 5, 2026, 12:29 PM UTC

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