Isle of Arrows vs Pile Up!
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Pile Up! wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Pile Up! is $0.14 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Isle of Arrows | Pile Up! |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 58 |
| Quality | 66 | 61 |
| Value | 85 | 81 |
| Popularity | 24 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.41 | $0.27 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.7% positive | 73.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 18 | 12 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Isle of Arrows | Pile Up! |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 8, 2022 | July 23, 2025 |
| Developers | Gridpop | Remoob |
| Publishers | Gridpop | IndieArk, Catoptric Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad-core CPU @ 2.3GHz | Intel Core i5-10300H or AMD Equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1080 equivalent | Nvidia GTX1650 or AMD Equivalent |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 600 MB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | – | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Isle of Arrows or Pile Up!?
Pile Up! won the comparison against Isle of Arrows 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 Isle of Arrows worth buying over Pile Up!?
Based on the metrics, Pile Up! 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. Isle of Arrows currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:26 PM UTC