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Between the StarsVSOstranauts

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

Between the Stars

Between the Stars

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
63Popularity
27Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈22h
-96% $1.06
Buy Now
VS
Ostranauts

Ostranauts

IndieSimulationEarly AccessRPG
Quality
66Popularity
28Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈1d
$19.99
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Winner

Between the Stars wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

9
Between the Stars
9 of 14 metrics
Ostranauts
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.06 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.55 Wins
$15.99 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
41 price changes Wins
13 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
76.1% positive -
80.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K -
2.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K -
2.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
459 Wins
481 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 -
333 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.9K -
2.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
106 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2024 Wins
Sep 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBetween the Stars

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

Wait for SaleOstranauts

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Between the Stars
Ostranauts

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

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $1.06Buy Now
Steam
Steam +890% $10.49View
Ostranauts

Ostranauts

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

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

Ostranauts

Quality

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

81% positive (2,471 reviews) — mostly positive
2,471 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$19.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $15.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

349 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBetween the StarsOstranauts
Release Date
March 7, 2024
September 10, 2020
Developers
Isolated Games
Blue Bottle Games
Publishers
Isolated Games
Kitfox Games
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

Ostranauts

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Between the Stars or Ostranauts?

Between the Stars won the comparison against Ostranauts 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 Ostranauts?

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, 05:45 AM UTC

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