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SatisfactoryVSStarRupture

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

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

StrategyIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
96Popularity
46Value
82
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 30 days
−30% $27.99
Buy Now
VS
StarRupture

StarRupture

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventure
Quality
67Popularity
33Value
63
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−25% $15.05
Buy Now

Winner

Satisfactory wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

10
Satisfactory
10 of 15 metrics
StarRupture
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$27.99 -
$15.05 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$27.99 -
$12.65 Wins
Best Current Discount
-30% Wins
-25% -
Sales Frequency
88 price changes -
142 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
91/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97.3% positive Wins
80.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
231.7K Wins
11.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
225.6K Wins
9.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
6.2K -
2.3K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
18.3K Wins
995 -
Steam Recommendations
231.9K Wins
11.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
44 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
12 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2024 -
Jan 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItSatisfactory

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

MaybeStarRupture

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Satisfactory
StarRupture

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

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −30% $27.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $28.52View
StarRupture

StarRupture

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −25% $15.05Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +6% $15.92View
Steam
Steam +6% $15.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +33% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Satisfactory

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

97% positive (231,717 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 91/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
231,717 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$27.99 — mid-range price
30% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

+24% player growth
22,200 concurrent players — very healthy
270 new reviews — still being discovered
231,717 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

StarRupture

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (11,797 reviews) — mostly positive
11,797 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$15.05 — reasonable price
25% off — modest discount
Historical low: $10.68 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Player count surging +52%
950 concurrent players — smaller but active
11,797 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSatisfactoryStarRupture
Release Date
September 10, 2024
January 6, 2026
Developers
Coffee Stain Studios
Creepy Jar
Publishers
Coffee Stain Publishing
Creepy Jar
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
44

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Satisfactory

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 or later (64-Bit)
  • Processor: Ryzen 5 5600X or i5-12400 or equivalent performance, 6 physical cores minimum
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2070 or RX 5700, or equivalent performance & VRAM
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Internet connection required for multiplayer.

StarRupture

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or later (64-Bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-11400F / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 7600 (8 GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD required. Internet connection required for multiplayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Satisfactory or StarRupture?

Satisfactory won the comparison against StarRupture 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 Satisfactory worth buying over StarRupture?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 11:14 AM UTC

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