Black Ice vs Starpoint Gemini 3
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Starpoint Gemini 3 wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Starpoint Gemini 3 is $17.38 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Black Ice | Starpoint Gemini 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 57 |
| Quality | 75 | 45 |
| Value | 51 | 94 |
| Popularity | 44 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $2.61 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.2% positive | 49.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Black Ice | Starpoint Gemini 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 9, 2014 | November 5, 2020 |
| Developers | Nonadecimal Creative, Super Duper Garrett Cooper | Little Green Men Games |
| Publishers | Super Duper Game Company | Little Green Men Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows® 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel™ Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 590 6 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 39 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Black Ice or Starpoint Gemini 3?
Starpoint Gemini 3 won the comparison against Black Ice 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 Black Ice worth buying over Starpoint Gemini 3?
Based on the metrics, Starpoint Gemini 3 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. Starpoint Gemini 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:07 PM UTC