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

Cosmonautica

Cosmonautica

StrategyIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
44Popularity
48Value
96
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈44d
-80% $1.99
Buy Now
VS
Space Pirates And Zombies 2

Space Pirates And Zombies 2

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
65Popularity
28Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈24d
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Space Pirates And Zombies 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
Cosmonautica
6 of 14 metrics
Space Pirates And Zombies 2
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$9.99 -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
54 price changes Wins
10 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
48.9% positive -
78.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
947 -
2.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
463 -
2.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
484 Wins
578 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
6 Wins
Steam Recommendations
943 -
2.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
31 -
42 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2015 -
Nov 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCosmonautica

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

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

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Cosmonautica
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

Cosmonautica

Cosmonautica

3 Stores
Steam
Steam -80% $1.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +202% $6.01View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +402% $9.99View
Space Pirates And Zombies 2

Space Pirates And Zombies 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Cosmonautica

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

49% positive (947 reviews) — mostly negative
947 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Space Pirates And Zombies 2

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (2,728 reviews) — mostly positive
2,728 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-29% player decline
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCosmonauticaSpace Pirates And Zombies 2
Release Date
July 31, 2015
November 7, 2017
Developers
Chasing Carrots
MinMax Games Ltd.
Publishers
Chasing Carrots
MinMax Games Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
31
42

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Cosmonautica

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: 3,0 GHz Dual-Core or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible with 1024 MB or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 800 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows compatible

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: Cosmonautica or Space Pirates And Zombies 2?

Space Pirates And Zombies 2 won the comparison against Cosmonautica 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 Cosmonautica worth buying over Space Pirates And Zombies 2?

Based on the metrics, Space Pirates And Zombies 2 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. Cosmonautica currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC

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