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Smalland: Survive the WildsVSVALHALL: Harbinger

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

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Smalland: Survive the Wilds

Quality
68Popularity
32Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-97% $1.17
Buy Now
VS
VALHALL: Harbinger

VALHALL: Harbinger

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
51Popularity
21Value
88
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈19d
-50% $14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Smalland: Survive the Wilds wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

12
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
12 of 13 metrics
VALHALL: Harbinger
1 of 13 metrics
1

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.17 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.45 Wins
$14.99 -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
105 price changes Wins
13 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
82.5% positive Wins
62.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.8K Wins
336 -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.4K Wins
209 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.4K -
127 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
729 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
7.6K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
23 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2024 Wins
Oct 2020 -
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.

MaybeVALHALL: Harbinger

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
VALHALL: Harbinger

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% $1.17Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2891% $34.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2891% $34.99View
Steam
Steam +2891% $34.99View
VALHALL: Harbinger

VALHALL: Harbinger

1 Store
Steam
Steam -50% $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 (7,792 reviews) — mostly positive
7,792 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.17 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.83 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-62% player drop
352 concurrent players — smaller but active

VALHALL: Harbinger

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

62% positive (335 reviews) — mixed opinions
335 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$14.99 — reasonable price
50% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

18 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSmalland: Survive the WildsVALHALL: Harbinger
Release Date
February 15, 2024
October 22, 2020
Developers
Merge Games
Blackrose Arts
Publishers
Maximum Entertainment
Blackrose Arts
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
23

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

VALHALL: Harbinger

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Smalland: Survive the Wilds or VALHALL: Harbinger?

Smalland: Survive the Wilds won the comparison against VALHALL: Harbinger 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 VALHALL: Harbinger?

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. VALHALL: Harbinger currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:33 AM UTC

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