House of the Dying Sun vs Rebel Galaxy
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rebel Galaxy wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Rebel Galaxy is $18.92 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | House of the Dying Sun | Rebel Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 61 |
| Quality | 83 | 81 |
| Value | 42 | 62 |
| Popularity | 27 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $1.07 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.3% positive | 85% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 24 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | House of the Dying Sun | Rebel Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 1, 2016 | October 20, 2015 |
| Developers | Marauder Interactive, LLC | Double Damage Games |
| Publishers | Marauder Interactive, LLC | SNEG, Double Damage Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7,Windows 8, Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD 290 equivalent or greater (DX11 for VR) | Shader Model 3.0, 2GB VRam |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: House of the Dying Sun or Rebel Galaxy?
Rebel Galaxy won the comparison against House of the Dying Sun 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 House of the Dying Sun worth buying over Rebel Galaxy?
Based on the metrics, Rebel Galaxy 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. Rebel Galaxy currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC