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Objects in SpaceVSStarMade

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

Objects in Space

Objects in Space

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
58Popularity
44Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-63% $9.33
Buy Now
VS
StarMade

StarMade

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
56Popularity
27Value
77
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

StarMade wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 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
Objects in Space
3 of 13 metrics
StarMade
10 of 13 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.33 -
$4.29 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$4.02 Wins
Best Current Discount
-63% -
-71% Wins
Sales Frequency
56 price changes -
64 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
51.5% positive -
66.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
561 -
2.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
289 -
1.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
272 Wins
739 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
2 Wins
Steam Recommendations
559 -
2.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2019 Wins
Dec 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeObjects in Space

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

MaybeStarMade

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:
Objects in Space
StarMade

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

Objects in Space

Objects in Space

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -63% $9.33Buy Now
Steam
Steam +168% $24.99View
StarMade

StarMade

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Objects in Space

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

52% positive (561 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
561 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$9.33 — very accessible price
63% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

StarMade

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

66% positive (2,191 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,191 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.29 — very accessible price
71% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($3.81)

Popularity

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

3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsObjects in SpaceStarMade
Release Date
March 1, 2019
December 4, 2014
Developers
Flat Earth Games
Schine GmbH
Publishers
505 Games
Schine GmbH
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Objects in Space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7 Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2GB DirectX 10.1 Compatible Graphics Card
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

StarMade

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 - 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8320 Eight-Core @ 3.5 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 560, 650 Ti, 750 | AMD Radeon HD 5850, 6870, 7790 (or equivalent)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Objects in Space or StarMade?

StarMade won the comparison against Objects in Space 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 Objects in Space worth buying over StarMade?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:03 PM UTC

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