Online: 404 vs Sons Of The Forest
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sons Of The Forest wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Online: 404 is $14.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Online: 404 | Sons Of The Forest |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 47 | 58 |
| Quality | 38 | 72 |
| Value | 79 | 41 |
| Popularity | 17 | 48 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $15.29 | $29.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 44.9% positive | 88.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 186 | 9.4K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Online: 404
Sons Of The Forest
Side by side over time
Online: 404Sons Of The Forest
Details and requirements
| Item | Online: 404 | Sons Of The Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 21, 2026 | February 22, 2024 |
| Developers | Cornfield Games | Endnight Games Ltd |
| Publishers | Cornfield Games | Newnight |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon 6750 XT | NVIDIA GeForce 1080Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Online: 404 or Sons Of The Forest?
Sons Of The Forest won the comparison against Online: 404 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 Online: 404 worth buying over Sons Of The Forest?
Based on the metrics, Sons Of The Forest 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. Online: 404 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:32 PM UTC