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Astrox ImperiumVSRebel Galaxy

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Astrox Imperium

Astrox Imperium

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
68Popularity
25Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Rebel Galaxy

Rebel Galaxy

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
80Popularity
31Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈11h
-94% $1.10
Buy Now

Winner

Rebel Galaxy wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 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.

3
Astrox Imperium
3 of 15 metrics
Rebel Galaxy
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$1.10 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$1.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
82 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
75/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
84.8% positive -
85.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K -
7.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.0K -
6.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
183 Wins
1.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 -
45 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.2K -
7.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
45 Wins
37 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2019 Wins
Oct 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAstrox Imperium

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeRebel Galaxy

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Astrox Imperium
Rebel Galaxy

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Astrox Imperium

Astrox Imperium

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
Rebel Galaxy

Rebel Galaxy

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $1.10Buy Now
Steam
Steam +81% $1.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Astrox Imperium

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

85% positive (1,204 reviews) — mostly positive
1,204 reviews — solid data foundation

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +83%
11 concurrent players — niche audience

Rebel Galaxy

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

85% positive (7,201 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,201 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.10 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.01)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

+11% player growth
52 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAstrox ImperiumRebel Galaxy
Release Date
March 22, 2019
October 20, 2015
Developers
Jace Masula
Double Damage Games
Publishers
Jace Masula
SNEG, Double Damage Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
45
37

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Astrox Imperium

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: I7Intel Core® i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Only 64 bits versions of Windows are supported.

Rebel Galaxy

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7,Windows 8, Windows 10
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 3.0, 2GB VRam
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Astrox Imperium or Rebel Galaxy?

Rebel Galaxy 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 Rebel Galaxy?

Based on the metrics, Rebel Galaxy 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. Rebel Galaxy currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 5, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC

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