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Code: TerraformVSStarmancer

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

Code: Terraform

Code: Terraform

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationEarly AccessBase BuildingSingleplayerIsometric +13
Quality
66Popularity
21Value
52
SteamBest price· Steam
$14.99
Buy
VS
Starmancer

Starmancer

StrategyIndieSimulationEarly AccessBase BuildingSingleplayerIsometric +13
Quality
52Popularity
24Value
40
SteamBest price· Steam
$14.99
Buy

Winner

Starmancer wins 5 of 10 head-to-head metrics.

Starmancer has reached a lower all-time price ($3.74 historical low vs $13.49 for Code: Terraform) in USD: potentially a better deal on a future sale.

Buy on Steam
5
Code: Terraform
5 of 10 metrics
Starmancer
5 of 10 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99
$14.99
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.49 -
$3.74 Wins
Sales Frequency
2 price changes -
6 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
84.4% positive Wins
61.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
346 -
892 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
292 -
546 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
54 Wins
346 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
101 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
344 -
879 Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
100 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 language
1 language
Release Date
Sep 2026 Wins
Aug 2021 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleCode: Terraform

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

Wait for SaleStarmancer

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Code: Terraform
Starmancer

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

Code: Terraform

Code: Terraform

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy
Starmancer

Starmancer

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy

Code: Terraform

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

84% positive (343 reviews): mostly positive
343 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$14.99: reasonable price
Near historical low ($13.49)

Popularity

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

Players down 17% in recent days
90 concurrent players: niche audience

Starmancer

Quality

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

61% positive (893 reviews): mixed opinions
893 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$14.99: reasonable price

Popularity

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

2 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsCode: TerraformStarmancer
Release date
September 9, 2026
August 5, 2021
Developers
AppsMafia
Ominux Games
Publishers
AppsMafia
Chucklefish
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
100
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Code: Terraform

No PC requirements data available

Starmancer

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10, 64-bit
  • Processor: 2.0+ ghz QuadCore CPU
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible GPU
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Which is better: Code: Terraform or Starmancer?

Starmancer won the comparison against Code: Terraform 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 Code: Terraform worth buying over Starmancer?

Based on the metrics, Starmancer 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. Code: Terraform currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:47 PM UTC

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