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Auralux: ConstellationsVSDust Fleet

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

Auralux: Constellations

Auralux: Constellations

StrategyCasualIndie
Quality
61Popularity
18Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
Dust Fleet

Dust Fleet

Quality
59Popularity
19Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-98% $0.48
Buy Now

Winner

Dust Fleet wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

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

2
Auralux: Constellations
2 of 11 metrics
Dust Fleet
9 of 11 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$0.48 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$0.41 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-98% Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
58 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
78.8% positive Wins
75.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
146 -
182 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
115 -
138 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
31 Wins
44 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
3 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Jun 2016 -
Aug 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAuralux: Constellations

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

MaybeDust Fleet

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:
Auralux: Constellations
Dust Fleet

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

Auralux: Constellations

Auralux: Constellations

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
Dust Fleet

Dust Fleet

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -98% $0.48Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +4065% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +4065% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +4065% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Auralux: Constellations

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (146 reviews) — mostly positive
146 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

3 concurrent players — niche audience

Dust Fleet

Quality

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

76% positive (182 reviews) — mostly positive
182 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.48 — very accessible price
98% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.35 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAuralux: ConstellationsDust Fleet
Release Date
June 1, 2016
August 23, 2023
Developers
Grove Street Games, E McNeill
Orbiting Disco
Publishers
Grove Street Games
indie.io
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Auralux: Constellations or Dust Fleet?

Dust Fleet won the comparison against Auralux: Constellations 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 Auralux: Constellations worth buying over Dust Fleet?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC

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