Interstellar Marines vs SCP: 5K
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SCP: 5K wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Interstellar Marines is $17.41 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Interstellar Marines | SCP: 5K |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 55 |
| Quality | 47 | 67 |
| Value | 77 | 50 |
| Popularity | 58 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.18 | $19.93 |
| Steam Review Score | 51.4% positive | 80.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 66 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Interstellar Marines | SCP: 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 2, 2013 | February 22, 2022 |
| Developers | Zero Point Software | Affray Interactive |
| Publishers | Zero Point Software | Balor Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Win 7 or later | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 GHz Quad Core | 8 physical cores @ 3.5GHz or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia Geforce GTX 280 / ATI Radeon HD 5830 | DEDICATED GRAPHICS REQUIRED: 6144MB of VRAM GDDR5+ |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 9.0c | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 3 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Interstellar Marines or SCP: 5K?
SCP: 5K won the comparison against Interstellar Marines 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 Interstellar Marines worth buying over SCP: 5K?
Based on the metrics, SCP: 5K 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. Interstellar Marines currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:37 PM UTC