The Land of Pain vs Through the Woods
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Through the Woods wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Through the Woods is $10.18 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Land of Pain | Through the Woods |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 43 | 64 |
| Quality | 63 | 65 |
| Value | 38 | 74 |
| Popularity | 23 | 49 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.99 | $1.81 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.4% positive | 71.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Land of Pain | Through the Woods |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 13, 2017 | October 27, 2016 |
| Developers | Alessandro Guzzo | Antagonist |
| Publishers | Alessandro Guzzo | Fulqrum Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) | Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad core 2.0 GHz | Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU rated at 3,5 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 670 2GB /AMD R9 270x 2GB | GeForce GTX 980 or equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Land of Pain or Through the Woods?
Through the Woods won the comparison against The Land of Pain 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 The Land of Pain worth buying over Through the Woods?
Based on the metrics, Through the Woods 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. Through the Woods currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC