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FactorioVSStella Astrum

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

Factorio

Factorio

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationBase BuildingSingleplayerMultiplayer +14
Quality
96Popularity
48Value
79
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Historical low
−17% $29.01
Buy
VS
Stella Astrum

Stella Astrum

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationBase BuildingSingleplayerBuilding +13
Quality
64Popularity
18Value
40
SteamBest price· Steam
$9.99
Buy

Winner

Factorio wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Buy on GAMIVO
10
Factorio
10 of 15 metrics
Stella Astrum
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.01 -
$9.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$29.01 -
$9.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-1% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
53 price changes Wins
1 price change -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
90/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97.5% positive -
100% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
192.6K Wins
12 -
Positive Steam Reviews
187.8K Wins
12 -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.7K -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
13.2K Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
196.0K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
88 Wins
14 -
Supported Languages
30 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Aug 2020 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItFactorio

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Wait for SaleStella Astrum

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Factorio
Stella Astrum

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

Factorio

Factorio

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −17% $29.01Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +19% $34.59View
Steam
Steam +21% $35.00View
Stella Astrum

Stella Astrum

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy

Factorio

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

98% positive (192,550 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 90/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
192,550 reviews: very large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$29.01: mid-range price
17% off: minor discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Stable community without major fluctuations: consistent player base.

Players down 41% in recent days
10,227 concurrent players: very healthy
117 new reviews: still being discovered
192,550 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

Stella Astrum

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

100% positive (12 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
12 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$9.99: very accessible price

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsFactorioStella Astrum
Release date
August 14, 2020
September 25, 2026
Developers
Wube Software LTD.
Death Knight Studios LLC
Publishers
Wube Software LTD.
Death Knight Studios LLC
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
88
14

Factorio

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11, 10
  • Processor: Quad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High sprite resolution, High quality compression

Stella Astrum

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Factorio or Stella Astrum?

Factorio won the comparison against Stella Astrum 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 Factorio worth buying over Stella Astrum?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:27 PM UTC

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