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RoguebookVSStarVaders

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

Roguebook

Roguebook

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
81Popularity
29Value
75
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 1 day
−93% $1.63
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StarVaders

StarVaders

StrategyIndieAdventure
Quality
93Popularity
29Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 19 hours
−95% $1.21
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Winner

StarVaders wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

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3
Roguebook
3 of 15 metrics
StarVaders
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.63 -
$1.21 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.74 Wins
$1.21 -
Best Current Discount
-93% -
-95% Wins
Sales Frequency
163 price changes Wins
141 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
84.3% positive -
97.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.4K -
3.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.9K -
3.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
535 -
102 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
52 -
69 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.4K -
3.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
61 -
100 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2021 -
Apr 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeRoguebook

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Worth ItStarVaders

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Roguebook
StarVaders

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

Roguebook

Roguebook

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −93% $1.63Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +31% $2.13View
GamersGate
GamersGate +53% $2.50View
Kinguin
Kinguin +108% $3.39View
Steam
Steam$24.99View
StarVaders

StarVaders

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $1.21Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate$22.49View
Steam
Steam$24.99View

Roguebook

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

84% positive (3,407 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,407 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.63 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

+13% player growth
62 concurrent players — niche audience

StarVaders

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

97% positive (3,711 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,711 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.21 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.02)

Popularity

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

-33% player decline
58 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsRoguebookStarVaders
Release Date
June 17, 2021
April 30, 2025
Developers
Abrakam Entertainment SA
Pengonauts
Publishers
Nacon
Joystick Ventures, Beep Japan Inc.
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
61
100

Roguebook

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7970, 3 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

StarVaders

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Roguebook or StarVaders?

StarVaders won the comparison against Roguebook 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 Roguebook worth buying over StarVaders?

Based on the metrics, StarVaders 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. StarVaders currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC

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