FTL: Faster Than LightVSShortest Trip to Earth
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
FTL: Faster Than Light
Better Deal· Kinguin
Shortest Trip to Earth
Better Deal· GAMIVOWinner
FTL: Faster Than Light wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
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
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
FTL: Faster Than Light
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Shortest Trip to Earth
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
FTL: Faster Than Light
Shortest Trip to Earth
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Microsoft Windows 10 - 64 bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 1050 (1920x1080)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 600 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Large screen highly recommended (24" or better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: FTL: Faster Than Light or Shortest Trip to Earth?
FTL: Faster Than Light won the comparison against Shortest Trip to Earth 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 FTL: Faster Than Light worth buying over Shortest Trip to Earth?
Based on the metrics, FTL: Faster Than Light 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. Shortest Trip to Earth currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 05:34 PM UTC