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Sky RogueVSVector Thrust

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

Sky Rogue

Sky Rogue

ActionIndieSimulation
Quality
74Popularity
25Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Vector Thrust

Vector Thrust

Quality
47Popularity
22Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-88% $2.97
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Sky Rogue
7 of 14 metrics
Vector Thrust
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$2.97 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.99 -
$2.63 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
8 price changes -
61 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
57/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
92.5% positive Wins
49.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
570 -
Positive Steam Reviews
968 Wins
283 -
Negative Steam Reviews
78 Wins
287 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
10 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.0K Wins
569 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
28 -
129 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2017 Wins
Jul 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleSky Rogue

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleVector Thrust

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Sky Rogue
Vector Thrust

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

Sky Rogue

Sky Rogue

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Vector Thrust

Vector Thrust

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $2.97Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +1% $3.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +26% $3.75View
Steam
Steam +741% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Sky Rogue

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

93% positive (1,046 reviews) — very positive reception
1,046 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Vector Thrust

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

50% positive (570 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 57/100 — mixed reception from critics
570 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.97 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.30 — room for better deals

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSky RogueVector Thrust
Release Date
August 24, 2017
July 2, 2015
Developers
Fractal Phase
TimeSymmetry
Publishers
Fractal Phase
Iceberg Interactive
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
28
129

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Sky Rogue

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated graphics card (NVidia or ATI)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

Vector Thrust

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Processor: 3 Ghz Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB DirectX®–compliant, Shader 3.0–enabled video card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Sky Rogue or Vector Thrust?

Sky Rogue and Vector Thrust 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 Sky Rogue worth buying over Vector Thrust?

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. Vector Thrust currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 08:54 AM UTC

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