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Solar Expanse - Space Exploration ManagerVSThe Last Starship

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager

Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager

StrategyIndieSimulationEarly AccessSingleplayer3DFuturistic +13
Quality
70Popularity
25Value
50
SteamBest price· Steam
$17.99
Buy
VS
The Last Starship

The Last Starship

StrategyIndieSimulationBase BuildingSingleplayerTop-Down +14
Quality
62Popularity
26Value
46
SteamBest price· Steam
$19.99
Buy

Winner

Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager wins 6 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager is currently cheaper ($17.99 vs $19.99 for The Last Starship) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.

Buy on Steam
6
Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager
6 of 12 metrics
The Last Starship
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$17.99 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.39 -
$9.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
12 price changes Wins
9 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
87.1% positive Wins
75.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K -
1.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
1.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
167 Wins
404 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
111 Wins
60 -
Steam Recommendations
1.3K -
1.6K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
34 -
37 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages -
20 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2026 Wins
Feb 2026 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleSolar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Wait for SaleThe Last Starship

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager
The Last Starship

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

Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager

Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager

1 Store
Steam
Steam$17.99Buy
The Last Starship

The Last Starship

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +6% $21.15View

Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

87% positive (1,293 reviews): very positive reception
1,293 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.

$17.99: reasonable price
Historical low: $14.39: room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 49% in recent days
139 concurrent players: smaller but active

The Last Starship

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

75% positive (1,631 reviews): mostly positive
1,631 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.99: reasonable price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players up 54% in recent days
83 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsSolar Expanse - Space Exploration ManagerThe Last Starship
Release date
April 9, 2026
February 3, 2026
Developers
SpaceOps
Introversion Software
Publishers
Games Operators
Introversion Software
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
34
37

Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 / 11
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i5-10400
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 570
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

The Last Starship

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Which is better: Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager or The Last Starship?

Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager won the comparison against The Last Starship 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 Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager worth buying over The Last Starship?

Based on the metrics, Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager 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. Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:17 AM UTC

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