OXENFREE II: Lost Signals vs Penguin Colony
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Penguin Colony wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Penguin Colony is $6.50 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | OXENFREE II: Lost Signals | Penguin Colony |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 57 |
| Quality | 71 | 64 |
| Value | 40 | 78 |
| Popularity | 27 | 18 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | N/A | $13.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.1% positive | 82.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 59 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
OXENFREE II: Lost Signals
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | OXENFREE II: Lost Signals | Penguin Colony |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 12, 2023 | October 16, 2026 |
| Developers | Night School Studio | ORIGAME DIGITAL |
| Publishers | Netflix | Fellow Traveller |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit OS required) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4670K or AMD FX-9370 or equivalent | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 750 2GB or Radeon R9 270X 2GB | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: OXENFREE II: Lost Signals or Penguin Colony?
Penguin Colony won the comparison against OXENFREE II: Lost Signals 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 OXENFREE II: Lost Signals worth buying over Penguin Colony?
Based on the metrics, Penguin Colony 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. Penguin Colony currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC