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SatisfactoryVSStarRupture

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

StrategyIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
96Popularity
47Value
80
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈34d
-30% $27.99
Buy Now
VS
StarRupture

StarRupture

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventure
Quality
67Popularity
33Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈7h
-37% $12.60
Buy Now

Winner

Satisfactory wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

9
Satisfactory
9 of 15 metrics
StarRupture
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$27.99 -
$12.60 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$27.99 -
$12.65 Wins
Best Current Discount
-30% -
-37% Wins
Sales Frequency
71 price changes -
103 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
91/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97.3% positive Wins
81% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
228.1K Wins
11.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
222.0K Wins
9.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
6.1K -
2.2K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12.7K Wins
1.6K -
Steam Recommendations
228.0K Wins
11.4K -
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

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

MaybeStarRupture

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

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

1 Store
Steam
Steam -30% $27.99Buy Now
StarRupture

StarRupture

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -37% $12.60Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +26% $15.92View
Steam
Steam +27% $15.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +59% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Satisfactory

Quality

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

97% positive (227,871 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 91/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
227,871 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$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.

-5% minor player decrease
12,246 concurrent players — very healthy
252 new reviews — still being discovered
227,871 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

StarRupture

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (11,341 reviews) — mostly positive
11,341 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$12.60 — reasonable price
37% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($12.14)

Popularity

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

-51% player drop
1,044 concurrent players — solid base
11,341 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: Jun 3, 2026, 09:57 PM UTC

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