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Smalland: Survive the WildsVSWatch Dogs®: Legion

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
Watch Dogs®: Legion

Watch Dogs®: Legion

Quality
50Popularity
33Value
35
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈19d
$59.99
Buy Now

Winner

Smalland: Survive the Wilds wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

9
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
9 of 14 metrics
Watch Dogs®: Legion
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.17 Wins
$59.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.45 Wins
$5.99 -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
105 price changes Wins
10 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
82.5% positive Wins
56.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.8K -
11.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
6.4K -
6.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
5.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
729 Wins
154 -
Steam Recommendations
7.6K -
11.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
23 -
49 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2024 Wins
Jan 2023 -
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.

Wait for SaleWatch Dogs®: Legion

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
Watch Dogs®: Legion

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
Watch Dogs®: Legion

Watch Dogs®: Legion

1 Store
Steam
Steam$59.99Buy 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

Watch Dogs®: Legion

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

57% positive (11,442 reviews) — mixed opinions
11,442 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$59.99 — premium price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-20% minor player decrease
140 concurrent players — smaller but active
11,442 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSmalland: Survive the WildsWatch Dogs®: Legion
Release Date
February 15, 2024
January 26, 2023
Developers
Merge Games
Ubisoft Toronto
Publishers
Maximum Entertainment
Ubisoft
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

Watch Dogs®: Legion

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 S, or AMD Radeon RX 480
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 115 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Smalland: Survive the Wilds or Watch Dogs®: Legion?

Smalland: Survive the Wilds won the comparison against Watch Dogs®: Legion 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 Watch Dogs®: Legion?

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: Jun 4, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC

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