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

Elite Dangerous

Elite Dangerous

ActionStrategySimulationAdventureRPGMassively MultiplayerSingleplayerMultiplayerSandbox +11
Quality
78Popularity
41Value
40
SteamBest price· Steam
−70% $5.99
Buy
VS
PULSAR: Lost Colony

PULSAR: Lost Colony

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureRPGMultiplayerExplorationSci-fi +13
Quality
73Popularity
30Value
60
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 5 days
−34% $13.15
Buy

Winner

Elite Dangerous wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Steam
9
Elite Dangerous
9 of 14 metrics
PULSAR: Lost Colony
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.99 Wins
$13.15 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.59 Wins
$5.43 -
Best Current Discount
-70% Wins
-34% -
Sales Frequency
48 price changes -
64 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
76.5% positive -
89.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
82.6K Wins
4.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
63.2K Wins
4.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
19.4K -
445 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3.8K Wins
12 -
Steam Recommendations
82.5K Wins
4.4K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
41 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Apr 2015 -
Jun 2021 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeElite Dangerous

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

MaybePULSAR: Lost Colony

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:
Elite Dangerous
PULSAR: Lost Colony

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

4 Stores
Steam
Steam −70% $5.99Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$6.00View
Kinguin
Kinguin +207% $18.36View
GamersGate
GamersGate +234% $19.99View
PULSAR: Lost Colony

PULSAR: Lost Colony

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −34% $13.15Buy
Steam
Steam +52% $19.99View

Elite Dangerous

Quality

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

76% positive (82,578 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100: high marks from professional reviewers
82,578 reviews: very large sample

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$5.99: 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.

Players down 28% in recent days
3,059 concurrent players: solid base
82,578 total reviews: major title

PULSAR: Lost Colony

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

90% positive (4,410 reviews): very positive reception
4,410 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$13.15: reasonable price
34% off: decent discount

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players down 65% in recent days
13 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsElite DangerousPULSAR: Lost Colony
Release date
April 2, 2015
June 22, 2021
Developers
Frontier Developments
Leafy Games
Publishers
Frontier Developments
Leafy Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
—
41

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

PULSAR: Lost Colony

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.8 GHz Quad Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR
  • Additional Notes: Modern Graphics Card Required (Supported By Manufacturer)
Which is better: Elite Dangerous or PULSAR: Lost Colony?

Elite Dangerous won the comparison against PULSAR: Lost Colony 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 PULSAR: Lost Colony?

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. PULSAR: Lost Colony currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC

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