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PULSAR: Lost ColonyVSRebel Galaxy Outlaw

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

PULSAR: Lost Colony

PULSAR: Lost Colony

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
72Popularity
30Value
58
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−29% $14.10
Buy Now
VS
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw

Rebel Galaxy Outlaw

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
67Popularity
24Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−91% $2.71
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

7
PULSAR: Lost Colony
7 of 14 metrics
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.10 -
$2.71 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.43 -
$1.67 Wins
Best Current Discount
-29% -
-91% Wins
Sales Frequency
52 price changes -
57 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
89.9% positive Wins
65.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.4K Wins
922 -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.0K Wins
608 -
Negative Steam Reviews
446 -
314 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
25 Wins
7 -
Steam Recommendations
4.4K Wins
872 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
41 Wins
26 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2021 Wins
Sep 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybePULSAR: Lost Colony

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

MaybeRebel Galaxy Outlaw

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:
PULSAR: Lost Colony
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw

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

PULSAR: Lost Colony

PULSAR: Lost Colony

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −29% $14.10Buy Now
Steam
Steam +42% $19.99View
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw

Rebel Galaxy Outlaw

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $2.71Buy Now
Steam
Steam +121% $5.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

PULSAR: Lost Colony

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

90% positive (4,397 reviews) — very positive reception
4,397 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$14.10 — reasonable price
29% off — modest discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-64% player drop
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Rebel Galaxy Outlaw

Quality

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

66% positive (922 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
922 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.71 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +60%
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPULSAR: Lost ColonyRebel Galaxy Outlaw
Release Date
June 22, 2021
September 22, 2020
Developers
Leafy Games
Double Damage Games
Publishers
Leafy Games
SNEG, Double Damage Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
41
26

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

PULSAR: Lost Colony

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.8 GHz Quad Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR
  • Additional Notes: Modern Graphics Card Required (Supported By Manufacturer)

Rebel Galaxy Outlaw

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: PULSAR: Lost Colony or Rebel Galaxy Outlaw?

PULSAR: Lost Colony and Rebel Galaxy Outlaw are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 PULSAR: Lost Colony worth buying over Rebel Galaxy Outlaw?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 05:35 AM UTC

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