Astrox Imperium vs Between the Stars
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Between the Stars wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Between the Stars is $14.38 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Astrox Imperium | Between the Stars |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 48 | 60 |
| Quality | 68 | 63 |
| Value | 44 | 82 |
| Popularity | 25 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.99 | $0.61 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.5% positive | 75.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 18 | 12 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Astrox Imperium | Between the Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 22, 2019 | March 7, 2024 |
| Developers | Jace Masula | Isolated Games |
| Publishers | Jace Masula | Isolated Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | I7Intel Core® i7 | Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz / AMD FX-6300 Six-Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 | GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 470 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 10 |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Astrox Imperium or Between the Stars?
Between the Stars won the comparison against Astrox Imperium 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 Astrox Imperium worth buying over Between the Stars?
Based on the metrics, Between the Stars 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. Between the Stars currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:55 PM UTC