Cosmonautica vs Star Trek: Infinite
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Star Trek: Infinite wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Cosmonautica is $5.98 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cosmonautica | Star Trek: Infinite |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 44 | 56 |
| Quality | 45 | 41 |
| Value | 57 | 92 |
| Popularity | 24 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.13 | $7.11 |
| Steam Review Score | 48.9% positive | 41.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 23 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
CosmonauticaStar Trek: Infinite
Details and requirements
| Item | Cosmonautica | Star Trek: Infinite |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 31, 2015 | October 12, 2023 |
| Developers | Chasing Carrots | Nimble Giant Entertainment |
| Publishers | Chasing Carrots | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit) | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 3,0 GHz Dual-Core or better | Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 9.0c compatible with 1024 MB or better | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 800 MB available space | 15 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cosmonautica or Star Trek: Infinite?
Star Trek: Infinite 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 Star Trek: Infinite?
Based on the metrics, Star Trek: Infinite 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. Star Trek: Infinite currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC