Project Castaway vs Smalland: Survive the Wilds
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Smalland: Survive the Wilds is $8.80 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Project Castaway | Smalland: Survive the Wilds |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 52 | 60 |
| Quality | 55 | 68 |
| Value | 67 | 65 |
| Popularity | 27 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $1.19 |
| Steam Review Score | 64.1% positive | 82.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 35 | 207 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Project Castaway | Smalland: Survive the Wilds |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 17, 2026 | February 15, 2024 |
| Developers | Mardonpol Inc. | Merge Games |
| Publishers | Mardonpol Inc. | Maximum Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 (64-bit versions) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-9400 or equivalent CPU | Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700 CPU @ 3.00GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVidia GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or equivalent |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Does not work well with integrated GPUs | 1080p 60 fps on Ultra settings |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Project Castaway or Smalland: Survive the Wilds?
Smalland: Survive the Wilds won the comparison against Project Castaway 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 Project Castaway worth buying over Smalland: Survive the Wilds?
Based on the metrics, Smalland: Survive the Wilds 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. Project Castaway currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC