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

LUFTRAUSERS

LUFTRAUSERS

ActionCasualIndieSimulationSingleplayerGreat Soundtrack2D +13
Quality
87Popularity
29Value
60
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−86% $1.40
Buy
VS
Vector Thrust

Vector Thrust

ActionIndieSimulationSingleplayerMultiplayerShooter +3
Quality
48Popularity
44Value
35
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−90% $2.59
Buy

Winner

LUFTRAUSERS wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
9
LUFTRAUSERS
9 of 15 metrics
Vector Thrust
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.41 Wins
$2.59 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.40 Wins
$2.49 -
Best Current Discount
-86% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
68 price changes -
136 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
57/100 -
Steam Review Score
91.1% positive Wins
49.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.4K Wins
575 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.1K Wins
286 -
Negative Steam Reviews
304 -
289 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
3.4K Wins
569 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
12 -
129 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language -
4 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2014 -
Jul 2015 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeLUFTRAUSERS

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

Wait for SaleVector Thrust

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:
LUFTRAUSERS
Vector Thrust

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

LUFTRAUSERS

LUFTRAUSERS

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −86% $1.40Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +13% $1.58View
Steam
Steam$9.99View
Vector Thrust

Vector Thrust

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −90% $2.59Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +7% $2.76View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +45% $3.75View
GamersGate
GamersGate$24.99View
Steam
Steam$24.99View

LUFTRAUSERS

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

91% positive (3,409 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100: high marks from professional reviewers
3,409 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$1.40: very accessible price
86% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players up 200% in recent days
3 concurrent players: niche audience

Vector Thrust

Quality

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

50% positive (575 reviews): mostly negative
Metacritic 57/100: mixed reception from critics
575 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$2.59: very accessible price
90% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($2.30)
Game detailsLUFTRAUSERSVector Thrust
Release date
March 18, 2014
July 2, 2015
Developers
Vlambeer
TimeSymmetry
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Iceberg Interactive
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
12
129

LUFTRAUSERS

No PC requirements data available

Vector Thrust

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Processor: 3 Ghz Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB DirectX®–compliant, Shader 3.0–enabled video card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
Which is better: LUFTRAUSERS or Vector Thrust?

LUFTRAUSERS won the comparison against Vector Thrust 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 LUFTRAUSERS worth buying over Vector Thrust?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 04:46 PM UTC

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