Oxygen Not Included vs Shortest Trip to Earth
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shortest Trip to Earth wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Shortest Trip to Earth is $20.74 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Oxygen Not Included | Shortest Trip to Earth |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 68 | 57 |
| Quality | 93 | 62 |
| Value | 49 | 76 |
| Popularity | 44 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $23.58 | $2.84 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.8% positive | 75.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7.9K | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Oxygen Not Included | Shortest Trip to Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 30, 2019 | August 15, 2019 |
| Developers | Klei Entertainment | Interactive Fate |
| Publishers | Klei Entertainment | Interactive Fate |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | Microsoft Windows 10 - 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-8700K or equivalent | Intel Core i5 or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Dedicated graphic card with 2GB VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce 1050 (1920x1080) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 600 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Oxygen Not Included or Shortest Trip to Earth?
Shortest Trip to Earth won the comparison against Oxygen Not Included 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 Oxygen Not Included worth buying over Shortest Trip to Earth?
Based on the metrics, Shortest Trip to Earth 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. Shortest Trip to Earth currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:24 PM UTC