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

Heliborne Collection

Heliborne Collection

ActionIndieMassively Multiplayer
Quality
72Popularity
28Value
75
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 18 hours
−77% $6.96
Buy Now
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Vector Thrust

Vector Thrust

Quality
47Popularity
44Value
78
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 1 day
−90% $2.56
Buy Now

Winner

Heliborne Collection wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

8
Heliborne Collection
8 of 14 metrics
Vector Thrust
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.96 -
$2.56 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.56 -
$2.56 Wins
Best Current Discount
-77% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
62 price changes -
86 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
71/100 Wins
57/100 -
Steam Review Score
76.5% positive Wins
49.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.2K Wins
571 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.5K Wins
284 -
Negative Steam Reviews
760 -
287 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
3.2K Wins
569 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 -
129 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2017 Wins
Jul 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHeliborne Collection

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeVector Thrust

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Heliborne Collection
Vector Thrust

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

Heliborne Collection

Heliborne Collection

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −77% $6.96Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +10% $7.68View
Steam
Steam +331% $29.99View
Vector Thrust

Vector Thrust

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −90% $2.56Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +32% $3.38View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +46% $3.75View
GamersGate
GamersGate +876% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +876% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Heliborne Collection

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

76% positive (3,234 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 71/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,234 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$6.96 — very accessible price
77% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-25% player decline
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Vector Thrust

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

50% positive (571 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 57/100 — mixed reception from critics
571 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.56 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.30)

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHeliborne CollectionVector Thrust
Release Date
October 12, 2017
July 2, 2015
Developers
Klabater
TimeSymmetry
Publishers
Klabater
Iceberg Interactive
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
50
129

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Heliborne Collection

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor: i5 2400 or equivalent
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2 GB VRAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / Radeon R7 240
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection

Vector Thrust

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Processor: 3 Ghz Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB DirectX®–compliant, Shader 3.0–enabled video card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Heliborne Collection or Vector Thrust?

Heliborne Collection won the comparison against Vector Thrust 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 Heliborne Collection worth buying over Vector Thrust?

Based on the metrics, Heliborne Collection 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. Vector Thrust currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 10:18 AM UTC

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