HIVESWAP: ACT 1 vs The Little Acre
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
HIVESWAP: ACT 1 wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. HIVESWAP: ACT 1 is $0.04 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | HIVESWAP: ACT 1 | The Little Acre |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 60 |
| Quality | 76 | 74 |
| Value | 70 | 56 |
| Popularity | 28 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.64 | $0.68 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.4% positive | 86.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 0 |
Where to buy
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HIVESWAP: ACT 1The Little Acre
Details and requirements
| Item | HIVESWAP: ACT 1 | The Little Acre |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 14, 2017 | December 13, 2016 |
| Developers | What Pumpkin Games, Inc. | Pewter Games Studios |
| Publishers | What Pumpkin Games, Inc. | Pewter Games Studios |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10 | Windows XP SP3/Vista with SP2/7/8/8.1/10 x86 or x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | Dual core 3.0GHz+ | Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 (2 * 2660) or equivalent | AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ (2 * 3000) or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 2 GB VRAM | GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1024 MB) or equivalent | Radeon HD 2900 XT (1024 MB) or equivalent |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 3500 MB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: HIVESWAP: ACT 1 or The Little Acre?
HIVESWAP: ACT 1 won the comparison against The Little Acre 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 HIVESWAP: ACT 1 worth buying over The Little Acre?
Based on the metrics, HIVESWAP: ACT 1 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. HIVESWAP: ACT 1 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:38 PM UTC