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Jumplight OdysseyVSStarmancer

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Jumplight Odyssey

Jumplight Odyssey

StrategyIndieEarly Access
Quality
50Popularity
24Value
64
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 36 days
−30% $20.99
Buy Now
VS
Starmancer

Starmancer

StrategyIndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
53Popularity
24Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 56 days
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Jumplight Odyssey wins 7 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

7
Jumplight Odyssey
7 of 11 metrics
Starmancer
4 of 11 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$20.99 -
$14.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$3.74 Wins
Best Current Discount
-30% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
9 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
58.8% positive -
62.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
958 Wins
879 -
Positive Steam Reviews
563 Wins
548 -
Negative Steam Reviews
395 -
331 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1
1
Steam Recommendations
949 Wins
879 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2023 Wins
Aug 2021 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleJumplight Odyssey

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Wait for SaleStarmancer

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Jumplight Odyssey
Starmancer

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

Jumplight Odyssey

Jumplight Odyssey

1 Store
Steam
Steam −30% $20.99Buy Now
Starmancer

Starmancer

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Jumplight Odyssey

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

59% positive (957 reviews) — mixed opinions
957 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$20.99 — mid-range price
30% off — modest discount
Historical low: $14.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Starmancer

Quality

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

62% positive (879 reviews) — mixed opinions
879 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsJumplight OdysseyStarmancer
Release Date
August 21, 2023
August 5, 2021
Developers
League of Geeks
Ominux Games
Publishers
League of Geeks
Chucklefish
Platforms
Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Jumplight Odyssey

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (minimum)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 10400
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GT 2060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Starmancer

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10, 64-bit
  • Processor: 2.0+ ghz QuadCore CPU
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible GPU
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Jumplight Odyssey or Starmancer?

Jumplight Odyssey won the comparison against Starmancer 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 Jumplight Odyssey worth buying over Starmancer?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 03:56 PM UTC

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