Shortest Trip to EarthVSThe Long Journey Home
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Shortest Trip to Earth
Better Deal· Kinguin
The Long Journey Home
Better Deal· KinguinToo Close to Call
These games are very evenly matched across all metrics
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
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
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Shortest Trip to Earth
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
The Long Journey Home
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Shortest Trip to Earth
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Microsoft Windows 10 - 64 bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 1050 (1920x1080)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 600 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Large screen highly recommended (24" or better)
The Long Journey Home
Recommended
- OS *: Win 7, 8, 10, 64-bit
- Processor: 3GHz Quad Core CPU
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 970 / AMD Radeon R9 380
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 16 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible sound card with latest drivers
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Shortest Trip to Earth or The Long Journey Home?
Shortest Trip to Earth and The Long Journey Home are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.
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 Shortest Trip to Earth worth buying over The Long Journey Home?
Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Shortest Trip to Earth currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:58 AM UTC