Satisfactory vs Stationeers
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Satisfactory wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Satisfactory is $10.76 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Satisfactory | Stationeers |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 83 | 59 |
| Quality | 96 | 72 |
| Value | 84 | 56 |
| Popularity | 50 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.09 | $34.85 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.3% positive | 88.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 17.4K | 372 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Satisfactory | Stationeers |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 10, 2024 | December 12, 2017 |
| Developers | Coffee Stain Studios | RocketWerkz |
| Publishers | Coffee Stain Publishing | RocketWerkz |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 or later (64-Bit) | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Ryzen 5 5600X or i5-12400 or equivalent performance, 6 physical cores minimum | Intel Core i7 4790K or AMD equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia RTX 2070 or RX 5700, or equivalent performance & VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD equivalent |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Internet connection required for multiplayer. | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Satisfactory or Stationeers?
Satisfactory won the comparison against Stationeers 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 Stationeers?
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:44 PM UTC