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Smalland: Survive the WildsVSWILD HEARTS™

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
WILD HEARTS™

WILD HEARTS™

Quality
45Popularity
33Value
34
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$69.99
Buy Now

Winner

Smalland: Survive the Wilds wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 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.

10
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
10 of 14 metrics
WILD HEARTS™
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.17 Wins
$69.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.45 Wins
$4.89 -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
105 price changes Wins
9 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
82.5% positive Wins
48.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.8K -
10.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
6.4K Wins
5.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
5.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
729 Wins
38 -
Steam Recommendations
7.6K -
10.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
23 -
48 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2024 Wins
Feb 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.

Skip ThisWILD HEARTS™

This isn't its moment. Right now, there are better options or better times to consider this one.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Smalland: Survive the Wilds
WILD HEARTS™

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
WILD HEARTS™

WILD HEARTS™

1 Store
Steam
Steam$69.99Buy 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

WILD HEARTS™

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

48% positive (10,536 reviews) — mostly negative
10,536 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$69.99 — high price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-78% player drop
14 concurrent players — niche audience
10,536 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSmalland: Survive the WildsWILD HEARTS™
Release Date
February 15, 2024
February 16, 2023
Developers
Merge Games
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Publishers
Maximum Entertainment
Electronic Arts
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
23
48

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

WILD HEARTS™

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64 bit Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2070 (VRAM 8GB) / Radeon RX 5700 XT (VRAM 8GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 80 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 16bit/24bit 48kHz WAVE format Stereo/Surround (5.1ch/7.1ch)/Spatial sound (headphone/speaker)
  • Additional Notes: These specs allow for the game to be played in 1080p/60fps with graphics setting at "Standard"

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Smalland: Survive the Wilds or WILD HEARTS™?

Smalland: Survive the Wilds won the comparison against WILD HEARTS™ 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 WILD HEARTS™?

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, 04:58 AM UTC

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