Distant Worlds: Universe vs Homeworld Remastered Collection
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Homeworld Remastered Collection wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Homeworld Remastered Collection is $0.25 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Distant Worlds: Universe | Homeworld Remastered Collection |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 68 |
| Quality | 74 | 87 |
| Value | 73 | 64 |
| Popularity | 26 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.09 | $0.84 |
| Steam Review Score | 71.7% positive | 87.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 96 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Distant Worlds: Universe
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.09−96%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.56−95%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$1.99−93%Buy Homeworld Remastered Collection
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$0.84−98%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$1.19−97%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$4.69−87%Buy Side by side over time
Distant Worlds: UniverseHomeworld Remastered Collection
Details and requirements
| Item | Distant Worlds: Universe | Homeworld Remastered Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 23, 2014 | February 25, 2015 |
| Developers | Code Force | Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Mac) |
| Publishers | Slitherine Ltd. | Gearbox Publishing, Aspyr (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 (64-bit), 10 | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Dual Core CPU @ 2.0 GHz | 2.3 GHz Quad Core Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | minimum 1024 x 768 resolution, 32 bit | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 (1GB VRAM) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Distant Worlds: Universe or Homeworld Remastered Collection?
Homeworld Remastered Collection won the comparison against Distant Worlds: Universe 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 Distant Worlds: Universe worth buying over Homeworld Remastered Collection?
Based on the metrics, Homeworld Remastered Collection 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. Distant Worlds: Universe currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:19 PM UTC