Interplanetary: Enhanced Edition vs Stars in Shadow
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Stars in Shadow wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Stars in Shadow is $0.27 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Interplanetary: Enhanced Edition | Stars in Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 60 |
| Quality | 68 | 74 |
| Value | 82 | 73 |
| Popularity | 22 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.96 | $0.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.5% positive | 77.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 14 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Interplanetary: Enhanced Edition | Stars in Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 2, 2017 | January 19, 2017 |
| Developers | Team Jolly Roger | Ashdar Games |
| Publishers | Black Smoke Studios | Iceberg Interactive |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7,8,10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core Duo 3.0 GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA Geforce 400 Series or better, 1 GB RAM |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 3 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Interplanetary: Enhanced Edition or Stars in Shadow?
Stars in Shadow won the comparison against Interplanetary: Enhanced Edition 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 Interplanetary: Enhanced Edition worth buying over Stars in Shadow?
Based on the metrics, Stars in Shadow 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. Interplanetary: Enhanced Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC