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Distant Worlds: UniverseVSRebel Inc: Escalation

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

Distant Worlds: Universe

Distant Worlds: Universe

StrategySimulation
Quality
73Popularity
26Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−96% $1.10
Buy Now
VS
Rebel Inc: Escalation

Rebel Inc: Escalation

Quality
68Popularity
31Value
82
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−89% $1.63
Buy Now

Winner

Rebel Inc: Escalation wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

5
Distant Worlds: Universe
5 of 14 metrics
Rebel Inc: Escalation
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.10 Wins
$1.63 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.03 Wins
$1.63 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-89% -
Sales Frequency
74 price changes -
81 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
71.9% positive -
82.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.4K -
6.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.0K -
5.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
398 Wins
1.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
104 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.4K -
6.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
54 -
99 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2014 -
Oct 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDistant Worlds: Universe

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeRebel Inc: Escalation

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Distant Worlds: Universe
Rebel Inc: Escalation

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

Distant Worlds: Universe

Distant Worlds: Universe

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $1.10Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +34% $1.47View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2626% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +2626% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2626% $29.99View
Rebel Inc: Escalation

Rebel Inc: Escalation

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −89% $1.63Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +17% $1.90View
Steam
Steam +175% $4.49View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +820% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Distant Worlds: Universe

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

72% positive (1,414 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,414 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.10 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.03)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +200%
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Rebel Inc: Escalation

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (6,791 reviews) — mostly positive
6,791 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.63 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.53)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Strong +40% player growth
162 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDistant Worlds: UniverseRebel Inc: Escalation
Release Date
May 23, 2014
October 13, 2021
Developers
Code Force
Ndemic Creations
Publishers
Slitherine Ltd.
Hooded Horse, Ndemic Creations
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
54
99

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Distant Worlds: Universe

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 (64-bit), 10
  • Processor: Dual Core CPU @ 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: minimum 1024 x 768 resolution, 32 bit
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 compatible
  • Additional Notes: Requires Windows Media Player, Internet Explorer

Rebel Inc: Escalation

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 3.0GHz i5 Quad Core or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 / R9 270x
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Unsupported video chipsets: Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel GMA X3100, Intel GMA 950

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Distant Worlds: Universe or Rebel Inc: Escalation?

Rebel Inc: Escalation 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 Rebel Inc: Escalation?

Based on the metrics, Rebel Inc: Escalation 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. Rebel Inc: Escalation currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC

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