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MechWarrior 5: ClansVSStarship Troopers: Extermination

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

MechWarrior 5: Clans

MechWarrior 5: Clans

ActionSimulation
Quality
62Popularity
30Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−57% $12.91
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VS
Starship Troopers: Extermination

Starship Troopers: Extermination

Quality
67Popularity
36Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−86% $4.25
Buy Now

Winner

Starship Troopers: Extermination wins 10 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.

3
MechWarrior 5: Clans
3 of 13 metrics
Starship Troopers: Extermination
10 of 13 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.91 -
$4.25 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$17.99 -
$4.00 Wins
Best Current Discount
-57% -
-86% Wins
Sales Frequency
87 price changes -
115 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
74.1% positive -
80.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.5K -
29.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
4.1K -
23.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
5.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
154 -
315 Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.3K -
29.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
66 Wins
25 -
Supported Languages
5 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2024 Wins
Oct 2024 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMechWarrior 5: Clans

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

MaybeStarship Troopers: Extermination

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
MechWarrior 5: Clans
Starship Troopers: Extermination

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

MechWarrior 5: Clans

MechWarrior 5: Clans

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −57% $12.91Buy Now
Steam
Steam +132% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +132% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +132% $29.99View
Starship Troopers: Extermination

Starship Troopers: Extermination

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −86% $4.25Buy Now
Eneba
Eneba +366% $19.81View
Steam
Steam +606% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +606% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +606% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

MechWarrior 5: Clans

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

74% positive (5,482 reviews) — mostly positive
5,482 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$12.91 — reasonable price
57% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($12.62)

Popularity

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

108 concurrent players — smaller but active

Starship Troopers: Extermination

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (29,561 reviews) — mostly positive
29,561 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$4.25 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.91)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

345 concurrent players — smaller but active
29,561 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMechWarrior 5: ClansStarship Troopers: Extermination
Release Date
October 16, 2024
October 10, 2024
Developers
Piranha Games Inc.
Offworld
Publishers
Piranha Games Inc.
Offworld
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
66
25

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

MechWarrior 5: Clans

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit version)
  • Processor: Intel i7 8700 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 | AMD Radeon RX 6700
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 80 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD strongly recommended, 1080p High Quality Settings. Broadband internet connection is needed to play and host Co-op games. Internet Connection is NOT Required for Single player once the game is downloaded.

Starship Troopers: Extermination

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD Equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: MechWarrior 5: Clans or Starship Troopers: Extermination?

Starship Troopers: Extermination won the comparison against MechWarrior 5: Clans 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 MechWarrior 5: Clans worth buying over Starship Troopers: Extermination?

Based on the metrics, Starship Troopers: Extermination 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. Starship Troopers: Extermination currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC

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