Forestrike vs Machick
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Forestrike wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Machick is $6.59 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Forestrike | Machick |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 58 | 48 |
| Quality | 73 | 66 |
| Value | 65 | 34 |
| Popularity | 24 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.13 | $0.54 |
| Steam Review Score | 92% positive | 84.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Forestrike | Machick |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 17, 2025 | March 22, 2024 |
| Developers | Skeleton Crew Studio, Thomas Olsson | DeadPixel |
| Publishers | Devolver Digital | DeadPixel |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 x64 Bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-6950 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 1080 / Radeon RX Vega 64 (8192 MB) | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2600 MB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Forestrike or Machick?
Forestrike won the comparison against Machick 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 Forestrike worth buying over Machick?
Based on the metrics, Forestrike 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. Forestrike currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:24 PM UTC