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Smalland: Survive the WildsVSSolace Crafting

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

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Quality
68Popularity
32Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈16h
-96% $1.33
Buy Now
VS
Solace Crafting

Solace Crafting

Quality
60Popularity
24Value
48
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Smalland: Survive the Wilds wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
11 of 14 metrics
Solace Crafting
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.33 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.45 Wins
$9.74 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
108 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
82.5% positive Wins
73% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.8K Wins
819 -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.5K Wins
598 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.4K -
221 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
590 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
7.6K Wins
819 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
23 -
62 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
32 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2024 Wins
Aug 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSmalland: Survive the Wilds

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

Wait for SaleSolace Crafting

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
Solace Crafting

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

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $1.33Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2531% $34.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2531% $34.99View
Steam
Steam +2531% $34.99View
Solace Crafting

Solace Crafting

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

83% positive (7,824 reviews) — mostly positive
7,824 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.33 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-52% player drop
383 concurrent players — smaller but active

Solace Crafting

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

73% positive (819 reviews) — mostly positive
819 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSmalland: Survive the WildsSolace Crafting
Release Date
February 15, 2024
August 1, 2022
Developers
Merge Games
Big Kitty Games
Publishers
Maximum Entertainment
Big Kitty Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows, Linux
Achievements
23
62

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700 CPU @ 3.00GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p 60 fps on Ultra settings

Solace Crafting

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Smalland: Survive the Wilds or Solace Crafting?

Smalland: Survive the Wilds won the comparison against Solace Crafting 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 Smalland: Survive the Wilds worth buying over Solace Crafting?

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. Smalland: Survive the Wilds currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC

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