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Smalland: Survive the WildsVSThe Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

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

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Quality
68Popularity
32Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−97% $1.12
Buy Now
VS
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

Quality
67Popularity
32Value
43
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−56% $13.05
Buy Now

Winner

Smalland: Survive the Wilds wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
8 of 14 metrics
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.12 Wins
$13.25 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.45 Wins
$11.25 -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
-56% -
Sales Frequency
134 price changes Wins
33 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
82.4% positive Wins
81% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.9K -
10.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
6.5K -
8.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
1.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
316 -
409 Wins
Steam Recommendations
7.9K -
10.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
23 -
27 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2024 -
Aug 2024 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 SaleThe Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

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% $1.12Buy Now
Steam
Steam +680% $8.74View
GamersGate
GamersGate +3024% $34.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +3024% $34.99View
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −56% $13.05Buy Now
Steam
Steam +130% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +130% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Quality

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

82% positive (7,937 reviews) — mostly positive
7,937 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.12 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.83 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-19% minor player decrease
296 concurrent players — smaller but active

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

81% positive (10,075 reviews) — mostly positive
10,075 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$13.05 — reasonable price
56% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($11.25)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

+12% player growth
378 concurrent players — smaller but active
10,075 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSmalland: Survive the WildsThe Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™
Release Date
February 15, 2024
August 27, 2024
Developers
Merge Games
Free Range Games
Publishers
Maximum Entertainment
North Beach Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
23
27

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

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 (6 Core or better)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Smalland: Survive the Wilds or The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™?

Smalland: Survive the Wilds won the comparison against The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ 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 The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™?

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: Jul 19, 2026, 04:23 AM UTC

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