LONESTAR vs Urtuk: The Desolation
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
LONESTAR wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. LONESTAR is $9.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | LONESTAR | Urtuk: The Desolation |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 60 | 47 |
| Quality | 73 | 71 |
| Value | 70 | 37 |
| Popularity | 27 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.29 | $13.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.7% positive | 87.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 39 | 31 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
LONESTARUrtuk: The Desolation
Details and requirements
| Item | LONESTAR | Urtuk: The Desolation |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 3, 2025 | February 27, 2021 |
| Developers | Math Tide | David Kaleta |
| Publishers | Thermite Games | David Kaleta |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-2300 | 2+ Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 650 OR Radeon HD 7750 | OpenGL 2.0 compatible video card with 256 MB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 600 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: LONESTAR or Urtuk: The Desolation?
LONESTAR won the comparison against Urtuk: The Desolation 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 LONESTAR worth buying over Urtuk: The Desolation?
Based on the metrics, LONESTAR 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. LONESTAR currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:44 PM UTC