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SpaceCraftVSStarMade

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

SpaceCraft

SpaceCraft

IndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureMassively Multiplayer
Quality
56Popularity
28Value
52
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
StarMade

StarMade

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
56Popularity
27Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−74% $3.89
Buy Now

Winner

StarMade wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

6
SpaceCraft
6 of 13 metrics
StarMade
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$3.89 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$26.99 -
$4.02 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-74% Wins
Sales Frequency
2 price changes -
87 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
66.6% positive Wins
66.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.3K Wins
2.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
1.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
761 -
742 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2.1K Wins
10 -
Steam Recommendations
2.2K Wins
2.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
6 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2026 Wins
Dec 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleSpaceCraft

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

MaybeStarMade

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
SpaceCraft
StarMade

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

SpaceCraft

SpaceCraft

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
StarMade

StarMade

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −74% $3.89Buy Now
Steam
Steam +15% $4.49View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

SpaceCraft

Quality

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

67% positive (2,279 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,279 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$29.99 — mid-range price
Near historical low ($26.99)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-38% player decline
1,096 concurrent players — solid base

StarMade

Quality

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

66% positive (2,198 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,198 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.89 — very accessible price
74% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($3.81)

Popularity

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

19 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSpaceCraftStarMade
Release Date
June 11, 2026
December 4, 2014
Developers
Shiro Games
Schine GmbH
Publishers
Shiro Games
Schine GmbH
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

SpaceCraft

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bits
  • Processor: Intel i5 11400T
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce 3060
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1440p@60fps

StarMade

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 - 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8320 Eight-Core @ 3.5 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 560, 650 Ti, 750 | AMD Radeon HD 5850, 6870, 7790 (or equivalent)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: SpaceCraft or StarMade?

StarMade won the comparison against SpaceCraft 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 SpaceCraft worth buying over StarMade?

Based on the metrics, StarMade 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. StarMade currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:04 AM UTC

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