Back to browse

Star of ProvidenceVSThe Chaos Engine

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Star of Providence

Star of Providence

Quality
77Popularity
28Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
The Chaos Engine

The Chaos Engine

Quality
56Popularity
39Value
60
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈16h
-41% $5.89
Buy Now

Winner

Star of Providence wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

9
Star of Providence
9 of 15 metrics
The Chaos Engine
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$5.89 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.99 -
$1.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-41% Wins
Sales Frequency
6 price changes -
41 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
40/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.8% positive Wins
75.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.1K Wins
273 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.0K Wins
207 -
Negative Steam Reviews
101 -
66 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
25 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
3.1K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
52 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2017 Wins
Aug 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeStar of Providence

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleThe Chaos Engine

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

Time Range:
Star of Providence
The Chaos Engine

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

Star of Providence

Star of Providence

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
The Chaos Engine

The Chaos Engine

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -41% $5.89Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +70% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +70% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Star of Providence

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

97% positive (3,135 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
3,135 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$14.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $11.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-21% minor player decrease
26 concurrent players — niche audience

The Chaos Engine

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

76% positive (273 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 40/100 — critics weren't impressed
273 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$5.89 — very accessible price
41% off — decent discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsStar of ProvidenceThe Chaos Engine
Release Date
June 7, 2017
August 29, 2013
Developers
Team D-13
Abstraction Games, The Bitmap Brothers
Publishers
Team D-13, Bigmode
Rebellion
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
52

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Star of Providence or The Chaos Engine?

Star of Providence won the comparison against The Chaos Engine 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 of Providence worth buying over The Chaos Engine?

Based on the metrics, Star of Providence 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. The Chaos Engine currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:07 AM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio

Know exactly when a PC game is worth buying

Disclaimer

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.

Prices change fast. Always double-check the final price on the store before buying.

© 2026 GameValio. All rights reserved.