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FTL: Faster Than LightVSTrigon: Space Story

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

FTL: Faster Than Light

FTL: Faster Than Light

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
91Popularity
39Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−75% $2.53
Buy Now
VS
Trigon: Space Story

Trigon: Space Story

StrategySimulationRPG
Quality
57Popularity
25Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 20 hours
−88% $2.49
Buy Now

Winner

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.

9
FTL: Faster Than Light
9 of 15 metrics
Trigon: Space Story
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.53 -
$2.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.49 Wins
$2.72 -
Best Current Discount
-75% -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
97 price changes Wins
48 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94.9% positive Wins
67.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
62.4K Wins
1.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
59.2K Wins
842 -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.2K -
400 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
998 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
62.1K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
51 -
91 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2012 -
Apr 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItFTL: Faster Than Light

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

MaybeTrigon: Space Story

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:
FTL: Faster Than Light
Trigon: Space Story

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

FTL: Faster Than Light

FTL: Faster Than Light

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −75% $2.53Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +8% $2.73View
Steam
Steam +38% $3.49View
Trigon: Space Story

Trigon: Space Story

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $2.49Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +9% $2.72View
Steam
Steam +703% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +703% $19.99View

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.

95% positive (62,355 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
62,355 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.53 — very accessible price
75% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($2.30)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-8% minor player decrease
1,170 concurrent players — solid base
62,355 total reviews — major title

Trigon: Space Story

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

68% positive (1,242 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,242 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.49 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.80 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFTL: Faster Than LightTrigon: Space Story
Release Date
September 14, 2012
April 28, 2022
Developers
Subset Games
Sernur.tech
Publishers
Subset Games
Gameforge 4D GmbH
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
51
91

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

FTL: Faster Than Light

No PC requirements data available

Trigon: Space Story

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X / Intel Core i3-9100
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMDRX 5500XT / GTX 1060
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: FTL: Faster Than Light or Trigon: Space Story?

FTL: Faster Than Light won the comparison against Trigon: Space Story 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 Trigon: Space Story?

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. Trigon: Space Story currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC

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