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OstranautsVSSpiritus Astrum

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

Ostranauts

Ostranauts

IndieSimulationRPGTop-DownBuildingSandbox +15
Quality
64Popularity
28Value
80
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−20% $15.99
Buy
VS
Spiritus Astrum

Spiritus Astrum

IndieSimulationEarly AccessRPG3DSandboxLife Sim +14
Quality
48Popularity
21Value
88
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−48% $2.57
Buy

Winner

Ostranauts wins 6 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Buy on Steam
6
Ostranauts
6 of 11 metrics
Spiritus Astrum
5 of 11 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$15.99 -
$2.57 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$15.99 -
$2.57 Wins
Best Current Discount
-20% -
-48% Wins
Sales Frequency
10 price changes
10 price changes
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
77% positive Wins
73.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.2K Wins
19 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.5K Wins
14 -
Negative Steam Reviews
733 -
5 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
226 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
3.2K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
31 Wins
24 -
Supported Languages
1 language
1 language
Release Date
Aug 2026 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeOstranauts

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeSpiritus Astrum

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Ostranauts
Spiritus Astrum

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

Ostranauts

Ostranauts

1 Store
Steam
Steam −20% $15.99Buy
Spiritus Astrum

Spiritus Astrum

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −48% $2.57Buy
Steam
Steam +94% $4.99View

Ostranauts

Quality

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

77% positive (3,186 reviews): mostly positive
3,186 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$15.99: reasonable price
20% off: modest discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 36% in recent days
188 concurrent players: smaller but active

Spiritus Astrum

Quality

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

74% positive (19 reviews): mostly positive
19 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

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

$2.57: very accessible price
48% off: decent discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsOstranautsSpiritus Astrum
Release date
August 3, 2026
September 14, 2026
Developers
Blue Bottle Games
Phoenix Game Development
Publishers
Kitfox Games
Phoenix Game Development
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
31
24

Ostranauts

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Spiritus Astrum

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7-6700k or Equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia 1080TI or Equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 15 MB available space
Which is better: Ostranauts or Spiritus Astrum?

Ostranauts won the comparison against Spiritus Astrum 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 Ostranauts worth buying over Spiritus Astrum?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:13 AM UTC

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