Smalland: Survive the Wilds vs Valheim
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Valheim wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Smalland: Survive the Wilds is $20.71 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 | Valheim |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 60 | 79 |
| Quality | 68 | 93 |
| Value | 65 | 59 |
| Popularity | 32 | 75 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.19 | $21.90 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.2% positive | 93.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 224 | 77.3K |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Smalland: Survive the Wilds | Valheim |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 15, 2024 | September 9, 2026 |
| Developers | Merge Games | Iron Gate AB |
| Publishers | Maximum Entertainment | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 10 or later |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700 CPU @ 3.00GHz or equivalent | i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or equivalent | GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Smalland: Survive the Wilds or Valheim?
Valheim 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 Valheim?
Based on the metrics, Valheim 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:41 PM UTC