Forager vs Spirit of the Island
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Forager wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Spirit of the Island is $4.44 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Forager | Spirit of the Island |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 70 | 53 |
| Quality | 85 | 58 |
| Value | 70 | 68 |
| Popularity | 37 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.00 | $0.56 |
| Steam Review Score | 90% positive | 69.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 302 | 6 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Forager | Spirit of the Island |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 18, 2019 | August 17, 2022 |
| Developers | HopFrog | 1M Bits Horde |
| Publishers | Balor Games | META Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i5 Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia GeForce GTX960+ |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 10 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Forager or Spirit of the Island?
Forager won the comparison against Spirit of the Island 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 Spirit of the Island?
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, 02:04 PM UTC