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PlanetbaseVSSpacebase DF-9

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

Planetbase

Planetbase

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
66Popularity
32Value
65
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-33% $10.04
Buy Now
VS
Spacebase DF-9

Spacebase DF-9

Quality
24Popularity
57Value
100
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈22h
-95% $0.47
Buy Now

Winner

Planetbase wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
Planetbase
10 of 14 metrics
Spacebase DF-9
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$10.04 -
$0.47 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.38 -
$0.74 Wins
Best Current Discount
-33% -
-95% Wins
Sales Frequency
33 price changes Wins
30 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
49/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
79.8% positive Wins
17.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
9.4K Wins
3.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
7.5K Wins
589 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.9K Wins
2.8K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
153 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
9.4K Wins
3.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
4 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2015 Wins
Oct 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybePlanetbase

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

MaybeSpacebase DF-9

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:
Planetbase
Spacebase DF-9

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

Planetbase

Planetbase

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -33% $10.04Buy Now
Steam
Steam +49% $14.99View
Spacebase DF-9

Spacebase DF-9

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $0.47Buy Now
Steam
Steam +323% $1.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Planetbase

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

80% positive (9,444 reviews) — mostly positive
9,444 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$10.04 — reasonable price
33% off — decent discount
Historical low: $7.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-24% minor player decrease
179 concurrent players — smaller but active

Spacebase DF-9

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

18% positive (3,350 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 49/100 — critics weren't impressed
3,350 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.47 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPlanetbaseSpacebase DF-9
Release Date
October 15, 2015
October 27, 2014
Developers
Madruga Works
Double Fine Productions
Publishers
Madruga Works
Xbox Game Studios, Double Fine Productions
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
30

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Planetbase

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD/NVIDIA card
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 650 MB available space

Spacebase DF-9

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo or Higher
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce 9800 GTX+ or higher
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Planetbase or Spacebase DF-9?

Planetbase won the comparison against Spacebase DF-9 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 Planetbase worth buying over Spacebase DF-9?

Based on the metrics, Planetbase 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. Spacebase DF-9 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:24 AM UTC

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