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

Between the Stars

Between the Stars

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
63Popularity
27Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 4 days
−97% $0.93
Buy Now
VS
Space Pirates And Zombies 2

Space Pirates And Zombies 2

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
65Popularity
28Value
64
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 8 days
−50% $9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Between the Stars wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

9
Between the Stars
9 of 14 metrics
Space Pirates And Zombies 2
5 of 14 metrics
5

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
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.55 Wins
$9.99 -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
64 price changes Wins
12 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
75.9% positive -
78.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K -
2.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K -
2.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
465 Wins
580 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
29 Wins
10 -
Steam Recommendations
1.9K -
2.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
106 Wins
42 -
Supported Languages
5 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2024 Wins
Nov 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBetween the Stars

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

Wait for SaleSpace Pirates And Zombies 2

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Between the Stars
Space Pirates And Zombies 2

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 +47% $1.37View
Steam
Steam +963% $9.89View
Space Pirates And Zombies 2

Space Pirates And Zombies 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam −50% $9.99Buy Now

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 (1,933 reviews) — mostly positive
1,933 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 +650%
30 concurrent players — niche audience

Space Pirates And Zombies 2

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (2,732 reviews) — mostly positive
2,732 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.99 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

-18% minor player decrease
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBetween the StarsSpace Pirates And Zombies 2
Release Date
March 7, 2024
November 7, 2017
Developers
Isolated Games
MinMax Games Ltd.
Publishers
Isolated Games
MinMax Games Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
106
42

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

Space Pirates And Zombies 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
  • Processor: 3.1 Ghz Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2GB 3D DirectX 9 Compatible video card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Between the Stars or Space Pirates And Zombies 2?

Between the Stars won the comparison against Space Pirates And Zombies 2 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 Space Pirates And Zombies 2?

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 19, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC

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