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Metal Slug TacticsVSStar Renegades

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

Metal Slug Tactics

Metal Slug Tactics

ActionStrategyIndieRPG
Quality
63Popularity
25Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-97% $0.83
Buy Now
VS
Star Renegades

Star Renegades

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
79Popularity
28Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈19h
-95% $1.33
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Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Metal Slug Tactics
7 of 14 metrics
Star Renegades
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.83 Wins
$1.33 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.53 Wins
$1.70 -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
-95% -
Sales Frequency
110 price changes Wins
85 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
77.1% positive -
82.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K -
2.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
860 -
2.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
256 Wins
457 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
20 -
23 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.1K -
2.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
93 Wins
44 -
Supported Languages
9 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2024 Wins
Sep 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMetal Slug Tactics

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

MaybeStar Renegades

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:
Metal Slug Tactics
Star Renegades

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

Metal Slug Tactics

Metal Slug Tactics

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -97% $0.83Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1706% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +2911% $24.99View
Star Renegades

Star Renegades

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $1.33Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +216% $4.20View
Steam
Steam +219% $4.24View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Metal Slug Tactics

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

77% positive (1,116 reviews) — mostly positive
1,116 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$0.83 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-36% player decline
16 concurrent players — niche audience

Star Renegades

Quality

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

83% positive (2,636 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,636 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.33 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.17)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +145%
27 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMetal Slug TacticsStar Renegades
Release Date
November 5, 2024
September 8, 2020
Developers
Leikir Studio
Massive Damage, Inc.
Publishers
Gamirror Games, Dotemu
Raw Fury
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
93
44

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Metal Slug Tactics

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 or Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7770, 1GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Star Renegades

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows® 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-6600K @ 3.5GHz / AMD Ryzen™ 3 2200G @ 3.5GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960(4GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon™ Pro 570 (4GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Metal Slug Tactics or Star Renegades?

Metal Slug Tactics and Star Renegades are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Metal Slug Tactics worth buying over Star Renegades?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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 Renegades currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:21 PM UTC

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