Salt Player vs Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL is $8.18 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Salt Player | Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 52 | 61 |
| Quality | 74 | 70 |
| Value | 51 | 79 |
| Popularity | 21 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $1.81 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.6% positive | 86.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 133 | 2 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Salt Player | Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 20, 2025 | December 30, 2024 |
| Developers | Sakawish | Starlike Inc. |
| Publishers | 泽世宫工作室 | Smilegate, Starlike Inc. |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 22H2 | Windows 10 |
| Memory (minimum) | 1000 MB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 1000 MB available space | 20 GB available space |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia GeForce GTX 750, 2 GB | AMD R7 260, 2 GB |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Salt Player or Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL?
Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL won the comparison against Salt Player 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 Salt Player worth buying over Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL?
Based on the metrics, Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL 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. Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:47 PM UTC