Planetaries vs Starbound
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Starbound wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Starbound is $8.16 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Planetaries | Starbound |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 54 | 75 |
| Quality | 48 | 87 |
| Value | 70 | 79 |
| Popularity | 38 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $1.83 |
| Steam Review Score | 58.1% positive | 90.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 608 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Planetaries | Starbound |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 15, 2024 | July 22, 2016 |
| Developers | EY-Studio | Chucklefish |
| Publishers | EY-Studio | Chucklefish |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system | Windows XP or later |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7-8700 (3.7 GHz 6 Core) / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (3.7 GHz 8 Core) or equivalent | Core i3 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (req. 6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (req. 6GB VRAM) | Discrete GPU capable of directx 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | SSD (Preferred) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Planetaries or Starbound?
Starbound won the comparison against Planetaries 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 Planetaries worth buying over Starbound?
Based on the metrics, Starbound 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. Starbound currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC