Wayward vs ZED ZONE
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ZED ZONE wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Wayward is $4.14 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Wayward | ZED ZONE |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 58 |
| Quality | 70 | 67 |
| Value | 92 | 70 |
| Popularity | 25 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.66 | $5.80 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.5% positive | 81.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 163 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Wayward | ZED ZONE |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 22, 2016 | March 29, 2023 |
| Developers | Unlok | Leven Liu |
| Publishers | Unlok | INDIECN |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Win 10 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GPU with WebGL support, 1GB of video memory, and at least 512 GFLOPS. | Nvidia GTX 1060 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | INTEL i7/ AMD R7 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 500 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Wayward or ZED ZONE?
ZED ZONE won the comparison against Wayward 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 Wayward worth buying over ZED ZONE?
Based on the metrics, ZED ZONE 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. Wayward currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC