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McPixel 3VSStarstruck Vagabond

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

McPixel 3

McPixel 3

Quality
77Popularity
25Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 4 days
−95% $0.54
Buy Now
VS
Starstruck Vagabond

Starstruck Vagabond

Quality
69Popularity
22Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 27 days
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

McPixel 3 wins 13 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

13
McPixel 3
13 of 14 metrics
Starstruck Vagabond
1 of 14 metrics
1

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.54 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.44 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
18 price changes Wins
4 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
96.4% positive Wins
86.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
557 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
480 -
Negative Steam Reviews
42 Wins
77 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
1.1K Wins
549 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
93 Wins
18 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2022 -
May 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMcPixel 3

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

Wait for SaleStarstruck Vagabond

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
McPixel 3
Starstruck Vagabond

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

McPixel 3

McPixel 3

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $0.54Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1750% $9.99View
Starstruck Vagabond

Starstruck Vagabond

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

McPixel 3

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

96% positive (1,178 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1,178 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.54 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.41 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +133%
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Starstruck Vagabond

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

86% positive (556 reviews) — very positive reception
556 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +150%
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMcPixel 3Starstruck Vagabond
Release Date
November 14, 2022
May 24, 2024
Developers
Sos Sosowski
Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw, Second Wind
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
93
18

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

McPixel 3

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo E6600 / Athlon X2 4600+
  • Memory: 1024 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible graphics
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Sound Card: HD Audio compatible stereo sound card

Starstruck Vagabond

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: McPixel 3 or Starstruck Vagabond?

McPixel 3 won the comparison against Starstruck Vagabond 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 McPixel 3 worth buying over Starstruck Vagabond?

Based on the metrics, McPixel 3 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. McPixel 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 05:57 PM UTC

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