Ostriv vs Timberborn
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Timberborn wins 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Timberborn is $5.63 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ostriv | Timberborn |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 59 | 80 |
| Quality | 76 | 92 |
| Value | 50 | 86 |
| Popularity | 31 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.99 | $19.36 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.8% positive | 96% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 117 | 4.7K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ostriv | Timberborn |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 19, 2020 | March 12, 2026 |
| Developers | yevhen8 | Mechanistry |
| Publishers | yevhen8 | Mechanistry |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 | Windows 11 or newer |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 770 or better | GeForce RTX 2070, Radeon RX 5700 or similar |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | 1920 x 1080 or higher screen resolution recommended | — |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 4-core 2.9 GHz or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ostriv or Timberborn?
Timberborn 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 Timberborn?
Based on the metrics, Timberborn 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. Timberborn currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:06 PM UTC