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OstrivVSThe Headlands

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Ostriv

Ostriv

StrategyIndieSimulationEarly AccessBase BuildingSingleplayer3D +14
Quality
76Popularity
31Value
50
SteamBest price· Steam
$24.99
Buy
VS
The Headlands

The Headlands

StrategyEarly AccessSingleplayer3DSimulation +15
Quality
76Popularity
19Value
51
SteamBest price· Steam
$10.99
Buy

Winner

The Headlands wins 6 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

The Headlands is currently cheaper ($10.99 vs $24.99 for Ostriv) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.

Buy on Steam
6
Ostriv
6 of 12 metrics
The Headlands
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99 -
$10.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$9.34 Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
94.9% positive -
97.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
6.9K Wins
204 -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.5K Wins
198 -
Negative Steam Reviews
355 -
6 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
114 Wins
16 -
Steam Recommendations
6.9K Wins
197 -
Features
Features & content
Supported Languages
2 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2020 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeOstriv

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleThe Headlands

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Ostriv
The Headlands

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
The Headlands

The Headlands

1 Store
Steam
Steam$10.99Buy

Ostriv

Quality

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

95% positive (6,904 reviews): very positive reception
6,904 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

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players down 63% in recent days
60 concurrent players: niche audience

The Headlands

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

97% positive (204 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
204 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$10.99: reasonable price
Near historical low ($9.34)

Popularity

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

Players up 40% in recent days
14 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsOstrivThe Headlands
Release date
March 19, 2020
September 14, 2026
Developers
yevhen8
TessaraOxygen
Publishers
yevhen8
TessaraOxygen
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs

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 Headlands

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Ostriv or The Headlands?

The Headlands 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 Headlands?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 11:59 AM UTC

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