Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander vs Oxygen Not Included
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Oxygen Not Included wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander is $9.59 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 | Oxygen Not Included |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 68 |
| Quality | 76 | 93 |
| Value | 83 | 49 |
| Popularity | 33 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $13.99 | $23.58 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.1% positive | 96.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 362 | 7.9K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Oxygen Not Included
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander | Oxygen Not Included |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 24, 2022 | July 30, 2019 |
| Developers | Walternate Realities | Klei Entertainment |
| Publishers | Walternate Realities | Klei Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Microsoft Windows 10, 11, or newer | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad-core Intel 2.5 GHz (or AMD equivalent) or better | Intel Core i7-8700K or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 2GB DirectX 11 Graphics Card or better | Dedicated graphic card with 2GB VRAM |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | DirectX compatible sound card | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander or Oxygen Not Included?
Oxygen Not Included 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 Oxygen Not Included?
Based on the metrics, Oxygen Not Included 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, 01:07 PM UTC