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Between the StarsVSObjects in Space

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

Between the Stars

Between the Stars

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
63Popularity
27Value
78
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈10d
-65% $10.49
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Objects in Space

Objects in Space

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
58Popularity
44Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-63% $9.33
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Winner

Between the Stars wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Between the Stars
11 of 14 metrics
Objects in Space
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.06 Wins
$9.33 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.55 Wins
$4.99 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-63% -
Sales Frequency
41 price changes -
56 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
79/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
76.1% positive Wins
51.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K Wins
561 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
289 -
Negative Steam Reviews
459 -
272 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
1.9K Wins
559 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
106 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2024 Wins
Mar 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBetween the Stars

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

MaybeObjects in Space

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:
Between the Stars
Objects in Space

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

1 Store
Steam
Steam -65% $10.49Buy Now
Objects in Space

Objects in Space

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -63% $9.33Buy Now
Steam
Steam +168% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Between the Stars

Quality

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

76% positive (1,917 reviews) — mostly positive
1,917 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.06 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +250%
14 concurrent players — niche audience

Objects in Space

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

52% positive (561 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
561 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$9.33 — very accessible price
63% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBetween the StarsObjects in Space
Release Date
March 7, 2024
March 1, 2019
Developers
Isolated Games
Flat Earth Games
Publishers
Isolated Games
505 Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
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

Objects in Space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7 Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2GB DirectX 10.1 Compatible Graphics Card
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Between the Stars or Objects in Space?

Between the Stars won the comparison against Objects in Space 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 Objects in Space?

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: Jun 4, 2026, 08:04 PM UTC

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