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

RimWorld

RimWorld

Quality
95Popularity
49Value
56
EnebaBetter Deal· Eneba
-39% $21.46
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

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

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

10
RimWorld
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)
$21.46 -
$0.47 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$21.35 -
$0.74 Wins
Best Current Discount
-39% -
-95% Wins
Sales Frequency
102 price changes Wins
30 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
87/100 Wins
49/100 -
Steam Review Score
97.9% positive Wins
17.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
203.7K Wins
3.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
199.4K Wins
589 -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.3K -
2.8K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
25.8K Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
203.2K Wins
3.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
24 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2018 Wins
Oct 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItRimWorld

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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:
RimWorld
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

RimWorld

RimWorld

3 Stores
Eneba
Eneba -39% $21.46Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +57% $33.79View
Steam
Steam +63% $34.99View
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

RimWorld

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

98% positive (203,682 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
203,682 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$21.46 — mid-range price
39% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($21.25)

Popularity

Moderate but consistent activity — found its audience.

+17% player growth
26,369 concurrent players — very healthy
216 new reviews — still being discovered
203,682 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

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 DetailsRimWorldSpacebase DF-9
Release Date
October 17, 2018
October 27, 2014
Developers
Ludeon Studios
Double Fine Productions
Publishers
Ludeon Studios
Xbox Game Studios, Double Fine Productions
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

RimWorld

No PC requirements data available

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: RimWorld or Spacebase DF-9?

RimWorld 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 RimWorld worth buying over Spacebase DF-9?

Based on the metrics, RimWorld 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, 10:25 AM UTC

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