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RimWorldVSStar Traders: Frontiers

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

RimWorld

RimWorld

StrategyIndieSimulationBase BuildingSingleplayerBuilding +14
Quality
95Popularity
53Value
61
EnebaBest price· Eneba · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 5 days
−25% $26.14
Buy
VS
Star Traders: Frontiers

Star Traders: Frontiers

Quality
68Popularity
29Value
44
SteamBest price· Steam
$14.99
Buy

Winner

RimWorld wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Buy on Eneba
11
RimWorld
11 of 15 metrics
Star Traders: Frontiers
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$26.14 -
$14.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$21.85 -
$5.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-25% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
173 price changes Wins
13 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
87/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97.8% positive Wins
83.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
209.7K Wins
3.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
205.2K Wins
3.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.5K -
623 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
27.4K Wins
28 -
Steam Recommendations
209.9K Wins
3.6K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
34 Wins
Supported Languages
24 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Oct 2018 Wins
Jul 2018 -
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItRimWorld

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Wait for SaleStar Traders: Frontiers

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
RimWorld
Star Traders: Frontiers

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 −25% $26.14Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +9% $28.60View
Steam
Steam +34% $34.99View
Star Traders: Frontiers

Star Traders: Frontiers

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy

RimWorld

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

98% positive (209,738 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 87/100: high marks from professional reviewers
209,738 reviews: very large sample

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$26.14: mid-range price
25% off: modest discount
Historical low: $21.25: room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 11% in recent days
32,223 concurrent players: very healthy
171 new reviews: still being discovered
209,738 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

Star Traders: Frontiers

Quality

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

83% positive (3,679 reviews): mostly positive
3,679 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$14.99: reasonable price

Popularity

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

Players up 10% in recent days
23 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsRimWorldStar Traders: Frontiers
Release date
October 17, 2018
July 31, 2018
Developers
Ludeon Studios
Trese Brothers
Publishers
Ludeon Studios
Trese Brothers
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
—
34

RimWorld

No PC requirements data available

Star Traders: Frontiers

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.0+ Ghz
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 or higher
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
Which is better: RimWorld or Star Traders: Frontiers?

RimWorld won the comparison against Star Traders: Frontiers 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 Star Traders: Frontiers?

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. RimWorld currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC

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