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Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & CommanderVSKerbal Space Program 2

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

Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander

Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander

StrategySimulationEarly Access
Quality
76Popularity
33Value
83
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 33 days
−30% $13.99
Buy Now
VS
Kerbal Space Program 2

Kerbal Space Program 2

IndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
31Popularity
36Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
in 23 hours
−34% $33.13
Buy Now

Winner

Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

7
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
7 of 13 metrics
Kerbal Space Program 2
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$13.99 Wins
$33.13 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.99 Wins
$36.62 -
Best Current Discount
-30% -
-34% Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
125 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
94.4% positive Wins
26.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
11.9K -
27.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
11.2K Wins
7.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
666 Wins
20.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
347 Wins
42 -
Steam Recommendations
11.9K -
27.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
9 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2022 -
Feb 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItCosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Wait for SaleKerbal Space Program 2

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:
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Kerbal Space Program 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

Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander

Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander

1 Store
Steam
Steam −30% $13.99Buy Now
Kerbal Space Program 2

Kerbal Space Program 2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −34% $33.13Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +8% $35.86View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +51% $49.99View
Steam
Steam +51% $49.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

94% positive (11,879 reviews) — very positive reception
11,879 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$13.99 — reasonable price
30% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+14% player growth
355 concurrent players — smaller but active
11,879 total reviews — proven game with large community

Kerbal Space Program 2

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

26% positive (27,806 reviews) — mostly negative
27,806 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$33.13 — mid-range price
34% off — decent discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Strong +47% player growth
44 concurrent players — niche audience
27,806 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCosmoteer: Starship Architect & CommanderKerbal Space Program 2
Release Date
October 24, 2022
February 24, 2023
Developers
Walternate Realities
Intercept Games
Publishers
Walternate Realities
Private Division
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64-bit Microsoft Windows 10, 11, or newer
  • Processor: Quad-core Intel 2.5 GHz (or AMD equivalent) or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2GB DirectX 11 Graphics Card or better
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Kerbal Space Program 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-11500 @ 2.7GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core @ 3.6GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 60 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander or Kerbal Space Program 2?

Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander won the comparison against Kerbal Space Program 2 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 Kerbal Space Program 2?

Based on the metrics, Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander 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.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC

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