Shortest Trip to Earth vs The Override Protocol
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shortest Trip to Earth wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Shortest Trip to Earth is $6.90 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shortest Trip to Earth | The Override Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Not Enough Data | 57 | 60 |
| Quality | 62 | 50 |
| Value | 76 | 78 |
| Popularity | 25 | 0 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.84 | $12.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.7% positive | N/A |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Shortest Trip to Earth
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.84−89%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$3.02−88%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$3.19−88%Buy The Override Protocol
Side by side over time
Shortest Trip to EarthThe Override Protocol
Details and requirements
| Item | Shortest Trip to Earth | The Override Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 15, 2019 | September 16, 2026 |
| Developers | Interactive Fate | SergTech2000 |
| Publishers | Interactive Fate | TheOverrideProtocol |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft Windows 10 - 64 bit | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 or equivalent | Quad-Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce 1050 (1920x1080) | Dedicated GPU |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 600 MB available space | 600 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shortest Trip to Earth or The Override Protocol?
Shortest Trip to Earth won the comparison against The Override Protocol 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 Shortest Trip to Earth worth buying over The Override Protocol?
Based on the metrics, Shortest Trip to Earth 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. The Override Protocol currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC