Smalland: Survive the Wilds vs VALHALL: Harbinger
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds wins 12 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Smalland: Survive the Wilds is $13.80 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Smalland: Survive the Wilds | VALHALL: Harbinger |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 63 |
| Quality | 68 | 52 |
| Value | 65 | 88 |
| Popularity | 32 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.19 | $14.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.2% positive | 62.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 224 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.19−97%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$1.69−95%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$6.30−82%Buy VALHALL: Harbinger
Side by side over time
Smalland: Survive the WildsVALHALL: Harbinger
Details and requirements
| Item | Smalland: Survive the Wilds | VALHALL: Harbinger |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 15, 2024 | October 22, 2020 |
| Developers | Merge Games | Blackrose Arts |
| Publishers | Maximum Entertainment | Blackrose Arts |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700 CPU @ 3.00GHz or equivalent | Intel i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500x |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or equivalent | GeForce GTX 1080 / Radeon RX 570 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:42 PM UTC