Insurmountable vs Shortest Trip to Earth
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Insurmountable wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Insurmountable is $1.30 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Insurmountable | Shortest Trip to Earth |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 57 |
| Quality | 74 | 62 |
| Value | 76 | 76 |
| Popularity | 24 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.54 | $2.84 |
| Steam Review Score | 78.2% positive | 75.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Insurmountable | Shortest Trip to Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 29, 2021 | August 15, 2019 |
| Developers | ByteRockers' Games | Interactive Fate |
| Publishers | Daedalic Entertainment | Interactive Fate |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | WINDOWS® 7, 8.1, 10 64-BIT | Microsoft Windows 10 - 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-3770, AMD FX™-9590, or better | Intel Core i5 or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 with 6GB VRAM, AMD Radeon™ RX 480 with 8GB VRAM, or better | NVIDIA GeForce 1050 (1920x1080) |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 600 MB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Optimized for 16:9 aspect ratios | Large screen highly recommended (24" or better) |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Insurmountable or Shortest Trip to Earth?
Insurmountable won the comparison against Shortest Trip to Earth 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 Insurmountable worth buying over Shortest Trip to Earth?
Based on the metrics, Insurmountable 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC