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OstrivVSThe Colonists

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Ostriv

Ostriv

StrategyIndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
76Popularity
31Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈40d
$24.99
Buy Now
VS
The Colonists

The Colonists

Quality
69Popularity
25Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4h
-92% $2.05
Buy Now

Winner

The Colonists wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

6
Ostriv
6 of 13 metrics
The Colonists
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99 -
$2.05 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$3.67 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
49 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
94.9% positive Wins
85.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.7K Wins
1.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.4K Wins
889 -
Negative Steam Reviews
344 -
148 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
112 Wins
23 -
Steam Recommendations
6.7K Wins
1.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
27 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2020 Wins
Oct 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeOstriv

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeThe Colonists

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Ostriv
The Colonists

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Ostriv

Ostriv

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
The Colonists

The Colonists

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $2.05Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1119% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +1119% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Ostriv

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

95% positive (6,698 reviews) — very positive reception
6,698 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$24.99 — mid-range price
Historical low: $19.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

Player count surging +51%
131 concurrent players — smaller but active

The Colonists

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

86% positive (1,037 reviews) — very positive reception
1,037 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.05 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

+12% player growth
29 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsOstrivThe Colonists
Release Date
March 19, 2020
October 24, 2018
Developers
yevhen8
Codebyfire
Publishers
yevhen8
Mode 7
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Ostriv

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 770 or better
  • Additional Notes: 1920 x 1080 or higher screen resolution recommended

The Colonists

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Ostriv or The Colonists?

The Colonists won the comparison against Ostriv 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 Ostriv worth buying over The Colonists?

Based on the metrics, The Colonists 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. The Colonists currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:35 AM UTC

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