BallisticNG vs Race The Sun
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
BallisticNG wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Race The Sun is $12.56 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | BallisticNG | Race The Sun |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 67 |
| Quality | 76 | 88 |
| Value | 54 | 75 |
| Popularity | 27 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.63 | $2.07 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.5% positive | 93.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 3 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | BallisticNG | Race The Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 14, 2018 | December 9, 2013 |
| Developers | Neognosis | Flippfly LLC |
| Publishers | Neognosis | Flippfly LLC |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or later (64-bit only) | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | — |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | OpenGL 3.2+ GPUs also supported. Mods will increase required storage space and memory. | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: BallisticNG or Race The Sun?
BallisticNG won the comparison against Race The Sun 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 BallisticNG worth buying over Race The Sun?
Based on the metrics, BallisticNG 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. Race The Sun currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:31 PM UTC