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

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

ActionIndieAdventureRPGBase BuildingSingleplayerMultiplayer +14
Quality
68Popularity
32Value
81
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−97% $1.21
Buy
VS
Survivalist: Invisible Strain

Survivalist: Invisible Strain

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPGRTSBase BuildingExploration +14
Quality
71Popularity
29Value
39
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−57% $5.17
Buy

Winner

Smalland: Survive the Wilds wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Buy on Kinguin
9
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
9 of 14 metrics
Survivalist: Invisible Strain
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.21 Wins
$5.17 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.83 Wins
$2.50 -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
-57% -
Sales Frequency
158 price changes Wins
96 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
82.2% positive -
87.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
8.1K Wins
4.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.7K Wins
3.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.4K -
509 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
191 Wins
156 -
Steam Recommendations
8.0K Wins
4.0K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
23 -
33 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
18 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2024 -
Apr 2025 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeSmalland: Survive the Wilds

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Wait for SaleSurvivalist: Invisible Strain

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:
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
Survivalist: Invisible Strain

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 −97% $1.21Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$6.30View
GamersGate
GamersGate$34.99View
Steam
Steam$34.99View
Survivalist: Invisible Strain

Survivalist: Invisible Strain

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −57% $5.17Buy
Steam
Steam +132% $11.99View

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Quality

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

82% positive (8,119 reviews): mostly positive
8,119 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low: a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.21: very accessible price
97% off: deep discount
Historical low: $0.83: room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 52% in recent days
140 concurrent players: smaller but active

Survivalist: Invisible Strain

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

87% positive (4,047 reviews): very positive reception
4,047 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$5.17: very accessible price
57% off: solid discount

Popularity

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

Players up 39% in recent days
194 concurrent players: smaller but active
Game detailsSmalland: Survive the WildsSurvivalist: Invisible Strain
Release date
February 15, 2024
April 25, 2025
Developers
Merge Games
Bob
Publishers
Maximum Entertainment
Ginormocorp Incorporated
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
23
33

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

Survivalist: Invisible Strain

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Which is better: Smalland: Survive the Wilds or Survivalist: Invisible Strain?

Smalland: Survive the Wilds won the comparison against Survivalist: Invisible Strain 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 Survivalist: Invisible Strain?

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: Oct 13, 2026, 08:57 AM UTC

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