Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander vs FTL: Faster Than Light
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
FTL: Faster Than Light wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. FTL: Faster Than Light is $10.97 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander | FTL: Faster Than Light |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 70 | 72 |
| Quality | 76 | 91 |
| Value | 83 | 68 |
| Popularity | 33 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $13.99 | $3.02 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.1% positive | 94.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 362 | 954 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Side by side over time
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & CommanderFTL: Faster Than Light
Details and requirements
| Item | Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander | FTL: Faster Than Light |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 24, 2022 | September 14, 2012 |
| Developers | Walternate Realities | Subset Games |
| Publishers | Walternate Realities | Subset Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Microsoft Windows 10, 11, or newer | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad-core Intel 2.5 GHz (or AMD equivalent) or better | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 2GB DirectX 11 Graphics Card or better | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | — |
| Sound Card (minimum) | DirectX compatible sound card | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander or FTL: Faster Than Light?
FTL: Faster Than Light won the comparison against Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander 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 Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander worth buying over FTL: Faster Than Light?
Based on the metrics, FTL: Faster Than Light 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. Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:23 PM UTC