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Smalland: Survive the WildsVSV Rising

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≈18h
-96% $1.33
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VS
V Rising

V Rising

ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer
Quality
73Popularity
42Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-80% $6.94
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Winner

V Rising wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

4
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
4 of 14 metrics
V Rising
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.33 Wins
$6.94 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.45 Wins
$6.84 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-80% -
Sales Frequency
108 price changes -
150 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
82.5% positive -
89.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
7.8K -
108.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
6.5K -
97.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
11.6K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
590 -
6.7K Wins
Steam Recommendations
7.6K -
109.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
23 -
49 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2024 -
May 2024 Wins
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.

Worth ItV Rising

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
V Rising

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
V Rising

V Rising

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -80% $6.94Buy Now
Steam
Steam +404% $34.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +404% $34.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +404% $34.99View

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

V Rising

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

89% positive (108,839 reviews) — very positive reception
108,839 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$6.94 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($5.91)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-71% player drop
3,117 concurrent players — solid base
108,839 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSmalland: Survive the WildsV Rising
Release Date
February 15, 2024
May 8, 2024
Developers
Merge Games
Stunlock Studios
Publishers
Maximum Entertainment
Stunlock Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
23
49

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

V Rising

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K, 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 3.7 GHz
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 19 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Recommended System Requirements might change in the future

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Smalland: Survive the Wilds or V Rising?

V Rising won the comparison against Smalland: Survive the Wilds 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 V Rising?

Based on the metrics, V Rising 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, 09:04 AM UTC

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