Shadow Empire vs Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shadow Empire wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection is $7.39 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shadow Empire | Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 65 |
| Quality | 79 | 81 |
| Value | 67 | 79 |
| Popularity | 26 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.39 | $2.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.3% positive | 87.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 74 | 22 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Shadow Empire
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$9.39−77%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$9.71−76%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$9.85−75%Buy Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$2.00−80%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$2.17−78%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$2.29−77%Buy Side by side over time
Shadow EmpireSword of the Stars: Complete Collection
Details and requirements
| Item | Shadow Empire | Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 3, 2020 | June 4, 2010 |
| Developers | VR Designs | Kerberos Productions Inc. |
| Publishers | Matrix Games | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Windows 8, Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 1.5 GHZ | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 8MB video memory, 1280x768 or higher resolution | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shadow Empire or Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection?
Shadow Empire won the comparison against Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection 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 Shadow Empire worth buying over Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection?
Based on the metrics, Shadow Empire 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. Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:33 PM UTC