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Elite DangerousVSIron Sky: Invasion

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

Elite Dangerous

Elite Dangerous

ActionStrategySimulationAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
77Popularity
40Value
75
GamersGateBetter Deal· GamersGate
in 21 days
−70% $6.00
Buy Now
VS
Iron Sky: Invasion

Iron Sky: Invasion

ActionStrategySimulation
Quality
51Popularity
21Value
58
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−96% $0.83
Buy Now

Winner

Elite Dangerous wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
Elite Dangerous
10 of 14 metrics
Iron Sky: Invasion
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.00 -
$0.83 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.59 -
$0.85 Wins
Best Current Discount
-70% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
63 price changes Wins
33 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
76.5% positive Wins
61.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
81.8K Wins
386 -
Positive Steam Reviews
62.6K Wins
237 -
Negative Steam Reviews
19.2K -
149 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4.0K Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
81.1K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2015 Wins
Dec 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeElite Dangerous

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

Wait for SaleIron Sky: Invasion

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Elite Dangerous
Iron Sky: Invasion

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

Elite Dangerous

Elite Dangerous

3 Stores
GamersGate
GamersGate −70% $6.00Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +233% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +233% $19.99View
Iron Sky: Invasion

Iron Sky: Invasion

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $0.83Buy Now
Steam
Steam +863% $7.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2304% $19.95View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2308% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Elite Dangerous

Quality

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

77% positive (81,793 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
81,793 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$6.00 — very accessible price
70% off — solid discount
Historical low: $4.59 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-35% player decline
2,879 concurrent players — solid base
81,793 total reviews — major title

Iron Sky: Invasion

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

61% positive (386 reviews) — mixed opinions
386 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$0.83 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.81)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-17% minor player decrease
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsElite DangerousIron Sky: Invasion
Release Date
April 2, 2015
December 13, 2012
Developers
Frontier Developments
Reality Pump
Publishers
Frontier Developments
Topware Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Elite Dangerous

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8/10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Supports SteamVR, Oculus Rift and TrackIR

Iron Sky: Invasion

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Elite Dangerous or Iron Sky: Invasion?

Elite Dangerous won the comparison against Iron Sky: Invasion 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 Elite Dangerous worth buying over Iron Sky: Invasion?

Based on the metrics, Elite Dangerous 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. Elite Dangerous currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 23, 2026, 09:13 PM UTC

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