Above Snakes vs ASTRONEER
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ASTRONEER wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Above Snakes is $4.69 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Above Snakes | ASTRONEER |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 42 | 70 |
| Quality | 61 | 75 |
| Value | 32 | 78 |
| Popularity | 26 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.88 | $5.57 |
| Steam Review Score | 74% positive | 92% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 21 | 1.9K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Above Snakes | ASTRONEER |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 25, 2023 | February 5, 2019 |
| Developers | Square Glade Games | System Era Softworks |
| Publishers | Crytivo | System Era Softworks |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-11600K | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Higher | X64 Quad Core CPU, 3+ GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | Radeon RX 5500 XT or Higher | Discrete Non Mobile GPU with 2 GB RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Above Snakes or ASTRONEER?
ASTRONEER won the comparison against Above Snakes 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 Above Snakes worth buying over ASTRONEER?
Based on the metrics, ASTRONEER 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. ASTRONEER currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:20 PM UTC