ASTRONEER vs The Planet Crafter
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ASTRONEER wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. ASTRONEER is $8.82 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | ASTRONEER | The Planet Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 67 |
| Quality | 75 | 77 |
| Value | 78 | 68 |
| Popularity | 42 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.57 | $14.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 92% positive | 96% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.9K | 3.1K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
ASTRONEERThe Planet Crafter
Details and requirements
| Item | ASTRONEER | The Planet Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 5, 2019 | April 10, 2024 |
| Developers | System Era Softworks | Miju Games |
| Publishers | System Era Softworks | Miju Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 - 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | X64 Quad Core CPU, 3+ GHz | Intel HD Graphics 5000 or better, OpenGL Support required |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Discrete Non Mobile GPU with 2 GB RAM | 6GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: ASTRONEER or The Planet Crafter?
ASTRONEER won the comparison against The Planet Crafter 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 The Planet Crafter?
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.
Related comparisons
Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC