Iron Stars vs Offworld Trading Company
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Offworld Trading Company wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Offworld Trading Company is $3.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Iron Stars | Offworld Trading Company |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Skip This × Maybe | 28 | 60 |
| Quality | 20 | 76 |
| Value | 53 | 67 |
| Popularity | 5 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.99 | $1.89 |
| Steam Review Score | N/A | 77.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 22 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Iron Stars | Offworld Trading Company |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 25, 2026 | April 28, 2016 |
| Developers | LonelyCorp | Mohawk Games |
| Publishers | LonelyCorp | Stardock Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 22H2 or Windows 11, 64-bit | Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | 3 GHz Intel Quad-Core Processor / 3.2 GHz AMD Six-Core Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 / AMD Radeon HD 7850 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Iron Stars or Offworld Trading Company?
Offworld Trading Company won the comparison against Iron Stars 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 Iron Stars worth buying over Offworld Trading Company?
Based on the metrics, Offworld Trading Company 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. Offworld Trading Company currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:54 PM UTC