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Blast-offVSJet Lancer

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

Blast-off

Blast-off

Quality
68Popularity
42Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
-80% $0.59
Buy Now
VS
Jet Lancer

Jet Lancer

Quality
74Popularity
25Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-47% $7.98
Buy Now

Winner

Jet Lancer 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.

3
Blast-off
3 of 14 metrics
Jet Lancer
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.99 Wins
$7.98 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.59 Wins
$2.99 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-47% Wins
Sales Frequency
19 price changes -
46 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
86.5% positive -
92.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
378 -
1.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
327 -
1.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
51 Wins
87 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
1 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
1.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
42 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2018 -
May 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBlast-off

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

MaybeJet Lancer

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:
Blast-off
Jet Lancer

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

Blast-off

Blast-off

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -80% $0.59Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +121666% $718.42View
Jet Lancer

Jet Lancer

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -47% $7.98Buy Now
Steam
Steam +88% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Blast-off

Quality

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

87% positive (378 reviews) — very positive reception
378 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$0.59 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Jet Lancer

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

92% positive (1,115 reviews) — very positive reception
1,115 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$7.98 — very accessible price
47% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBlast-offJet Lancer
Release Date
January 22, 2018
May 12, 2020
Developers
Quad-Games
Code Wakers
Publishers
Quad-Games
Armor Games Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
42

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Blast-off

No PC requirements data available

Jet Lancer

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8.1, 10 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Pentium G3250 (2*3200) or AMD FX 4350 (4*4200) or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 (2048 MB) or Radeon RX 560X or GeForce MX 150 or GeForce GTX 970M or Intel UHD 620 or Intel Iris Pro 5200
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Blast-off or Jet Lancer?

Jet Lancer won the comparison against Blast-off 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 Blast-off worth buying over Jet Lancer?

Based on the metrics, Jet Lancer 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. Jet Lancer currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:28 AM UTC

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