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Lake of CreaturesVSStar of Providence

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Lake of Creatures

Lake of Creatures

Quality
73Popularity
20Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$12.49
Buy Now
VS
Star of Providence

Star of Providence

Quality
77Popularity
28Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Star of Providence wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

5
Lake of Creatures
5 of 13 metrics
Star of Providence
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.49 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.36 Wins
$11.99 -
Sales Frequency
11 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
93.6% positive -
96.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
314 -
3.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
294 -
3.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
20 Wins
101 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
25 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
3.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
52 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2024 Wins
Jun 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleLake of Creatures

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeStar of Providence

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Lake of Creatures
Star of Providence

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

Lake of Creatures

Lake of Creatures

1 Store
Steam
Steam$12.49Buy Now
Star of Providence

Star of Providence

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Lake of Creatures

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

94% positive (314 reviews) — very positive reception
314 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$12.49 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Star of Providence

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

97% positive (3,135 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
3,135 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$14.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $11.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-21% minor player decrease
26 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLake of CreaturesStar of Providence
Release Date
November 15, 2024
June 7, 2017
Developers
ANTENNA GAMES
Team D-13
Publishers
ANTENNA GAMES
Team D-13, Bigmode
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
52

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Lake of Creatures or Star of Providence?

Star of Providence won the comparison against Lake of Creatures 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 Lake of Creatures worth buying over Star of Providence?

Based on the metrics, Star of Providence 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. Star of Providence currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:01 AM UTC

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