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3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space OdysseyVSStarcom: Nexus

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey

3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
75Popularity
25Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 9 days
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Starcom: Nexus

Starcom: Nexus

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
73Popularity
27Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 13 days
$19.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

6
3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey
6 of 12 metrics
Starcom: Nexus
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.94 Wins
$7.99 -
Sales Frequency
11 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
93.9% positive Wins
90.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K -
2.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
986 -
2.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
64 Wins
216 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
11 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.0K -
2.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
39 Wins
24 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
3 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2017 -
Dec 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for Sale3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Wait for SaleStarcom: Nexus

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey
Starcom: Nexus

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

3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey

3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
Starcom: Nexus

Starcom: Nexus

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

94% positive (1,050 reviews) — very positive reception
1,050 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Starcom: Nexus

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

90% positive (2,257 reviews) — very positive reception
2,257 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-21% minor player decrease
11 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game Details3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space OdysseyStarcom: Nexus
Release Date
September 13, 2017
December 12, 2019
Developers
Bird in Sky
Wx3 Labs, LLC
Publishers
Crunchy Leaf Games
Wx3 Labs, LLC
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
39
24

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey or Starcom: Nexus?

3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey and Starcom: Nexus are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey worth buying over Starcom: Nexus?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Starcom: Nexus currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC

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