ISLANDERS: New Shores vs URBO
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ISLANDERS: New Shores wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. URBO is $2.80 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | ISLANDERS: New Shores | URBO |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 74 | 57 |
| Quality | 91 | 73 |
| Value | 93 | 64 |
| Popularity | 25 | 22 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.03 | $0.23 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.1% positive | 92% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 39 | 3 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | ISLANDERS: New Shores | URBO |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 10, 2025 | September 13, 2023 |
| Developers | The Station | Door 407 |
| Publishers | Thunderful Publishing, Coatsink | Door 407 |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 7, 8, 10 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 8400 | Core i3 7xxx or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 500 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: ISLANDERS: New Shores or URBO?
ISLANDERS: New Shores won the comparison against URBO 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 ISLANDERS: New Shores worth buying over URBO?
Based on the metrics, ISLANDERS: New Shores 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. ISLANDERS: New Shores currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:39 PM UTC