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Infinity: BattlescapeVSStarbase

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Infinity: Battlescape

Infinity: Battlescape

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessMassively Multiplayer
Quality
64Popularity
45Value
48
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$34.99
Buy Now
VS
Starbase

Starbase

ActionSimulationEarly AccessMassively Multiplayer
Quality
50Popularity
31Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-85% $5.20
Buy Now

Winner

Starbase wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

3
Infinity: Battlescape
3 of 12 metrics
Starbase
9 of 12 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$34.99 -
$5.20 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$23.44 -
$5.44 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-85% Wins
Sales Frequency
6 price changes -
66 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
79.9% positive Wins
56.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
632 -
6.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
505 -
3.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
127 Wins
2.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
6 Wins
Steam Recommendations
629 -
6.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
3 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2019 -
Jul 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleInfinity: Battlescape

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleStarbase

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Infinity: Battlescape
Starbase

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

Infinity: Battlescape

Infinity: Battlescape

1 Store
Steam
Steam$34.99Buy Now
Starbase

Starbase

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -85% $5.20Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +66% $8.61View
Steam
Steam +102% $10.49View
GamersGate
GamersGate +102% $10.50View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Infinity: Battlescape

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

80% positive (632 reviews) — mostly positive
632 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$34.99 — mid-range price
Historical low: $23.44 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Starbase

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

57% positive (6,176 reviews) — mixed opinions
6,176 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.20 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($5.15)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +80%
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsInfinity: BattlescapeStarbase
Release Date
September 26, 2019
July 29, 2021
Developers
I-Novae Studios, LLC
Frozenbyte
Publishers
I-Novae Studios, LLC
Frozenbyte
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Infinity: Battlescape

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10, 64 bits
  • Processor: Intel core i7/i9 @ 3.8 Ghz or above or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce 1070 GTX or AMD equivalent ( 8 GB VRAM )
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 60-120 fps in 1080p, 30-60 fps in WHD/UHD in High/Extreme

Starbase

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 / Intel i7-6700k
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5700 8 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: The game requires an Internet connection to play. SSD storage drive highly recommended for smooth loading times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Infinity: Battlescape or Starbase?

Starbase won the comparison against Infinity: Battlescape 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 Infinity: Battlescape worth buying over Starbase?

Based on the metrics, Starbase 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. Starbase currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:21 AM UTC

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