Approaching Infinity vs Sword of the Stars: The Pit
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sword of the Stars: The Pit wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Sword of the Stars: The Pit is R$46.45 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Approaching Infinity | Sword of the Stars: The Pit |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 64 |
| Quality | 75 | 76 |
| Value | 50 | 52 |
| Popularity | 23 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 54.99 | R$ 8.54 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.9% positive | 83.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Approaching Infinity | Sword of the Stars: The Pit |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 29, 2025 | February 21, 2013 |
| Developers | IBOL | Kerberos Productions |
| Publishers | IBOL, IBOLOGY | Kerberos Productions |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows Vista / 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Pentium 2 GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 1 GB DX compatible card |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 1.4 GB HD space |
| Sound (minimum) | — | Any Windows compatible sound device |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Approaching Infinity or Sword of the Stars: The Pit?
Sword of the Stars: The Pit won the comparison against Approaching Infinity 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 Approaching Infinity worth buying over Sword of the Stars: The Pit?
Based on the metrics, Sword of the Stars: The Pit 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. Sword of the Stars: The Pit currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:14 PM UTC