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

Homeworld 3

Homeworld 3

StrategySimulationRTSSingleplayerMultiplayer +15
Quality
39Popularity
30Value
80
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−98% $1.33
Buy
VS
Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion

Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationRTSBase BuildingSingleplayer +15
Quality
90Popularity
33Value
78
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 16 hours
−78% $4.41
Buy

Winner

Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Buy on GAMIVO
6
Homeworld 3
6 of 15 metrics
Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.33 Wins
$4.41 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.01 Wins
$3.63 -
Best Current Discount
-98% Wins
-78% -
Sales Frequency
261 price changes Wins
89 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
82/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
38.4% positive -
93.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.5K -
10.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K -
9.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
3.4K -
641 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
25 -
231 Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.4K -
10.2K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
35 -
68 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
May 2024 Wins
Jun 2012 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleHomeworld 3

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Worth ItSins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion

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

Time range:
Homeworld 3
Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion

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

Homeworld 3

Homeworld 3

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −98% $1.33Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +24% $1.65View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$17.82View
Steam
Steam$19.79View
Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion

Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −78% $4.41Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +3% $4.54View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +9% $4.80View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Homeworld 3

Quality

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

38% positive (5,450 reviews): mostly negative
5,450 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$1.33: very accessible price
98% off: deep discount
Historical low: $1.01: room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players up 57% in recent days
22 concurrent players: niche audience

Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion

Quality

Excellent community reception: players and critics agree on the quality.

94% positive (10,252 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100: high marks from professional reviewers
10,252 reviews: large sample

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$4.41: very accessible price
78% off: deep discount
Historical low: $3.63: room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

Players up 53% in recent days
237 concurrent players: smaller but active
10,252 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsHomeworld 3Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
Release date
May 13, 2024
June 12, 2012
Developers
Blackbird Interactive
Ironclad Games Corporation, Stardock Entertainment
Publishers
2K, Gearbox Publishing
Stardock Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
35
68

Homeworld 3

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit/Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-9600K/AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1080 TI/AMD RX5700/Intel ARC A580
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card

Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor: Intel Core i5/i7 Processor or Equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB Available System Memory
  • Graphics: 1 GB Video Card w/Pixel Shader 3.0 Support (Radeon X3000 Series / GeForce 8000* Series or Better)
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection.
Which is better: Homeworld 3 or Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion?

Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion won the comparison against Homeworld 3 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 Homeworld 3 worth buying over Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion?

Based on the metrics, Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion 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. Homeworld 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 08:38 AM UTC

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