ASTRONEER vs Cobalt Miner
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ASTRONEER wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Cobalt Miner is $4.82 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | ASTRONEER | Cobalt Miner |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 54 |
| Quality | 75 | 35 |
| Value | 78 | 98 |
| Popularity | 42 | 22 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.57 | $0.75 |
| Steam Review Score | 92% positive | 50% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.9K | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
ASTRONEERCobalt Miner
Details and requirements
| Item | ASTRONEER | Cobalt Miner |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 5, 2019 | July 21, 2026 |
| Developers | System Era Softworks | Digital Deer Studio |
| Publishers | System Era Softworks | MadOctopus |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 8 / 10 / 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | X64 Quad Core CPU, 3+ GHz | Intel Core i7-4770K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Discrete Non Mobile GPU with 2 GB RAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 8GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: ASTRONEER or Cobalt Miner?
ASTRONEER won the comparison against Cobalt Miner 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 ASTRONEER worth buying over Cobalt Miner?
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. Cobalt Miner currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC