Star Control®: OriginsVSStar Wars Outlaws
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Star Control®: Origins
Better Deal· Kinguin
Star Wars Outlaws
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Star Control®: Origins wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
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
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Star Control®: Origins
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Star Wars Outlaws
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Star Control®: Origins
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 64-bit
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD processor
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Video card with 2GB of video memory
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 26 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Star Wars Outlaws
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X @ 3.7 GHz, Intel Core i5-10400 @ 2.9 GHz, or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB) or better
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 65 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required. Visual settings: 1080p at 60 frames per second, High graphics preset, Upscaler set to Quality
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Star Control®: Origins or Star Wars Outlaws?
Star Control®: Origins won the comparison against Star Wars Outlaws 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 Star Control®: Origins worth buying over Star Wars Outlaws?
Based on the metrics, Star Control®: Origins 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. Star Control®: Origins currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:39 AM UTC