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Between the StarsVSDarkstar One

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Between the Stars

Between the Stars

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
62Popularity
27Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−97% $0.93
Buy Now
VS
Darkstar One

Darkstar One

Quality
76Popularity
23Value
74
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 4 days
−81% $1.70
Buy Now

Winner

Between the Stars wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

10
Between the Stars
10 of 13 metrics
Darkstar One
3 of 13 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.93 Wins
$1.70 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.55 Wins
$1.54 -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
-81% -
Sales Frequency
66 price changes
66 price changes
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
71/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
75.9% positive -
83.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K Wins
586 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
489 -
Negative Steam Reviews
467 -
97 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
31 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
1.9K Wins
574 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
106 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2024 Wins
Feb 2008 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBetween the Stars

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeDarkstar One

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Between the Stars
Darkstar One

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

Between the Stars

Between the Stars

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −97% $0.93Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +49% $1.39View
Steam
Steam +963% $9.89View
Darkstar One

Darkstar One

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −81% $1.70Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +0% $1.70View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +429% $8.99View
Steam
Steam +429% $8.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +429% $8.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Between the Stars

Quality

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

76% positive (1,935 reviews) — mostly positive
1,935 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$0.93 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +133%
21 concurrent players — niche audience

Darkstar One

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

83% positive (586 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 71/100 — generally favorable from critics
586 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.70 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +200%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBetween the StarsDarkstar One
Release Date
March 7, 2024
February 13, 2008
Developers
Isolated Games
Ascaron Entertainment ltd.
Publishers
Isolated Games
Strategy First
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
106

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Between the Stars

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz / AMD FX-6300 Six-Core
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 470
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Darkstar One

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Between the Stars or Darkstar One?

Between the Stars won the comparison against Darkstar One 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 Between the Stars worth buying over Darkstar One?

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.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 09:28 PM UTC

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