One Lonely Outpost vs Stardew Valley
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Stardew Valley wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. One Lonely Outpost is $13.19 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | One Lonely Outpost | Stardew Valley |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Skip This × Worth It | 38 | 69 |
| Quality | 50 | 96 |
| Value | 33 | 37 |
| Popularity | 22 | 70 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.67 | $14.86 |
| Steam Review Score | 58.6% positive | 98.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 55.5K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | One Lonely Outpost | Stardew Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 6, 2025 | February 26, 2016 |
| Developers | indie.io | ConcernedApe |
| Publishers | indie.io | ConcernedApe |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-7500 equivalent or greater | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 or greater | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: One Lonely Outpost or Stardew Valley?
Stardew Valley won the comparison against One Lonely Outpost 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 One Lonely Outpost worth buying over Stardew Valley?
Based on the metrics, Stardew Valley 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. Stardew Valley currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC