Age of Wonders: PlanetfallVSSid Meier's Starships
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Age of Wonders: Planetfall
Better Deal· Kinguin
Sid Meier's Starships
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
Age of Wonders: Planetfall wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Age of Wonders: Planetfall
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Sid Meier's Starships
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Age of Wonders: Planetfall
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 (7th or 8th Generation) or AMD Ryzen 5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB (or equivalents)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
- Additional Notes: Network connection required for cloud saves and multiplayer.
Sid Meier's Starships
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Age of Wonders: Planetfall or Sid Meier's Starships?
Age of Wonders: Planetfall won the comparison against Sid Meier's Starships 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 Age of Wonders: Planetfall worth buying over Sid Meier's Starships?
Based on the metrics, Age of Wonders: Planetfall 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. Age of Wonders: Planetfall currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC