Lay of the Land vs Smalland: Survive the Wilds
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Smalland: Survive the Wilds is $17.08 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Lay of the Land | Smalland: Survive the Wilds |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 48 | 60 |
| Quality | 65 | 68 |
| Value | 47 | 65 |
| Popularity | 25 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $18.27 | $1.19 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.1% positive | 82.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 19 | 224 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Lay of the Land | Smalland: Survive the Wilds |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 8, 2026 | February 15, 2024 |
| Developers | Southern Cross Interactive | Merge Games |
| Publishers | Southern Cross Interactive | Maximum Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | Windows 10 (64-bit versions) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or Intel Core i5-12600 | Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700 CPU @ 3.00GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Lay of the Land or Smalland: Survive the Wilds?
Smalland: Survive the Wilds won the comparison against Lay of the Land 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 Lay of the Land worth buying over Smalland: Survive the Wilds?
Based on the metrics, Smalland: Survive the Wilds 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. Smalland: Survive the Wilds currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:46 PM UTC