EarthX 2 vs Star Birds
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Star Birds wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Star Birds is $3.22 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | EarthX 2 | Star Birds |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 54 | 59 |
| Quality | 60 | 74 |
| Value | 78 | 65 |
| Popularity | 15 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $17.99 | $14.77 |
| Steam Review Score | 81% positive | 92% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 80 | 57 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | EarthX 2 | Star Birds |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 15, 2026 | September 10, 2025 |
| Developers | Denis, Lucas | Toukana Interactive |
| Publishers | Mesote Games | Toukana Interactive, kurzgesagt - in a nutshell |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11, 64-bit | WIndows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Quad Core 3GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 1660 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 4 GB | NVIDIA GTX 1050 or equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: EarthX 2 or Star Birds?
Star Birds won the comparison against EarthX 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 EarthX 2 worth buying over Star Birds?
Based on the metrics, Star Birds 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. EarthX 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC