Space Rangers HD: A War Apart vs Star Traders: Frontiers
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Space Rangers HD: A War Apart wins 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Space Rangers HD: A War Apart is $13.57 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Space Rangers HD: A War Apart | Star Traders: Frontiers |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 72 | 49 |
| Quality | 83 | 68 |
| Value | 81 | 44 |
| Popularity | 31 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.42 | $14.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 94% positive | 83% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 137 | 27 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.42−91%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.53−90%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$2.25−85%Buy Star Traders: Frontiers
Side by side over time
Space Rangers HD: A War ApartStar Traders: Frontiers
Details and requirements
| Item | Space Rangers HD: A War Apart | Star Traders: Frontiers |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 17, 2013 | July 31, 2018 |
| Developers | SNK Games, Elemental Games | Trese Brothers |
| Publishers | Fulqrum Publishing | Trese Brothers |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP SP3 / Windows 7 / Windows 8 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ 2.4 GHz | 2.0+ Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 2048 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce 8600 GT 512 Mb / Radeon X3550 Pro 512 Mb | OpenGL 2.0 or higher |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 9.0c | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 3 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Space Rangers HD: A War Apart or Star Traders: Frontiers?
Space Rangers HD: A War Apart won the comparison against Star Traders: Frontiers 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 Space Rangers HD: A War Apart worth buying over Star Traders: Frontiers?
Based on the metrics, Space Rangers HD: A War Apart 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. Space Rangers HD: A War Apart currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Related comparisons
Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:52 PM UTC