SnowRunner vs Star Trucker
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SnowRunner wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Star Trucker is $3.90 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | SnowRunner | Star Trucker |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 74 | 64 |
| Quality | 73 | 65 |
| Value | 90 | 90 |
| Popularity | 40 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.39 | $7.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.3% positive | 77.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5.4K | 54 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
SnowRunnerStar Trucker
Details and requirements
| Item | SnowRunner | Star Trucker |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 17, 2021 | September 3, 2024 |
| Developers | Saber Interactive | Monster and Monster |
| Publishers | Focus Entertainment | Raw Fury |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7-8700 3.2 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 2700 3.2 GHz | i7 / Ryzen 7 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 4 GB, GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 580 | Nvidia RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT |
| Storage (minimum) | 50 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: SnowRunner or Star Trucker?
SnowRunner won the comparison against Star Trucker 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 SnowRunner worth buying over Star Trucker?
Based on the metrics, SnowRunner 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC