


Don't Starve vs This War of Mine

Higher community rating
This War of Mine
+4
rating points
More player ratings
This War of Mine
398 ratings

Quick Take
Shared Taste
Don't Starve Stands Out
This War of Mine Stands Out
Higher Rated
Similarity Breakdown
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Key Differences
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Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Don't Starve | This War of Mine |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2013 | Nov 14, 2014 |
| Rating | 77/100 (391 ratings) | 81/100 (398 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndieSimulator | AdventureIndieSimulatorStrategy |
| Themes | ActionFantasyHorrorOpen worldSandboxSurvival | ActionDramaHorrorStealthSurvivalWarfare |
| Features | craftingpax east 2014pax east 2015pax prime 2015day/night cyclepax east 2016roguelikebeesinsanitypax east 2013pax prime 2013bird | craftingpax east 2014pax east 2015pax prime 2015day/night cyclepax east 2016autobiographyday-based narrativeea applock pickingpax prime 2014modern militarymodern warfarewar |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Side view |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Android, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS |
Comparison Summary
Don't Starve and This War of Mine have a 6/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Action, Horror.
Don't Starve stands out for Bird view / Isometric, Fantasy, Open world, Sandbox, while This War of Mine stands out for Side view, Strategy, Drama, Stealth.
This War of Mine has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Adventure, Indie are the most likely to find value in both.
