Risk of Rain Returns vs Starship Troopers: Extermination
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Risk of Rain Returns wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Risk of Rain Returns is $3.08 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Risk of Rain Returns | Starship Troopers: Extermination |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 66 |
| Quality | 73 | 67 |
| Value | 55 | 77 |
| Popularity | 36 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.62 | $3.70 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.8% positive | 80.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 180 | 234 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Risk of Rain Returns
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$0.62−96%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$6.39−57%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$6.75−55%Buy Starship Troopers: Extermination
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$3.70−88%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$4.69−84%Buy 
Eneba Key marketplace$9.69−68%Buy Side by side over time
Risk of Rain ReturnsStarship Troopers: Extermination
Details and requirements
| Item | Risk of Rain Returns | Starship Troopers: Extermination |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 8, 2023 | October 10, 2024 |
| Developers | Hopoo Games | Offworld |
| Publishers | 2K, Gearbox Publishing | Offworld |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD Equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Risk of Rain Returns or Starship Troopers: Extermination?
Risk of Rain Returns won the comparison against Starship Troopers: Extermination 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 Risk of Rain Returns worth buying over Starship Troopers: Extermination?
Based on the metrics, Risk of Rain Returns 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. Starship Troopers: Extermination currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:33 PM UTC