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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Kerbal Space Program
Best price· GAMIVO · Key marketplaceWinner
Kerbal Space Program wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.
Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
From Dust
Quality
Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.
Kerbal Space Program
Quality
Excellent community reception: players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.
From Dust
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP SP3 / Vista SP2
- Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 920 or 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 or better
- Memory: 3 GB DDR3
- Graphics: 512 MB Geforce 9 or Radeon HD 4000 (*see supported list)
- DirectX®: 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 4 GB
- Sound: 5.1 sound card
- Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, joystick optional (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
ATI RADEON HD 3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 series
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 / 9 / 100 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 series
Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game.
Crossfire or SLI-equipped systems may run the game but are not supported. It is recommended to use a single card while playing From Dust.
* This product does not support Windows® 98/ME/2000/NT
originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Kerbal Space Program
Recommended
- OS:Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor:Core i5
- Memory:8 GB RAM
- Graphics:DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 1GB VRAM
- Hard Drive:4 GB HD space
Which is better: From Dust or Kerbal Space Program?
Kerbal Space Program won the comparison against From Dust 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 From Dust worth buying over Kerbal Space Program?
Based on the metrics, Kerbal Space Program 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. Kerbal Space Program currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 08:37 PM UTC