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

Star Survivor

Star Survivor

Quality
56Popularity
22Value
63
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-21% $3.92
Buy Now
VS
Time Wasters

Time Wasters

ActionCasualIndieRPG
Quality
71Popularity
28Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now

Winner

Time Wasters wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

5
Star Survivor
5 of 13 metrics
Time Wasters
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.92 Wins
$4.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$2.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-21% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
40 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
68% positive -
88.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
532 -
2.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
362 -
2.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
170 Wins
291 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
3 Wins
Steam Recommendations
531 -
2.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
26 -
96 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2024 Wins
Sep 2023 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleStar Survivor

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleTime Wasters

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 Survivor
Time Wasters

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 Survivor

Star Survivor

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -21% $3.92Buy Now
Steam
Steam +27% $4.99View
Time Wasters

Time Wasters

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Star Survivor

Quality

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

68% positive (532 reviews) — mixed opinions
532 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.92 — very accessible price
21% off — modest discount
Historical low: $2.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Time Wasters

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (2,524 reviews) — very positive reception
2,524 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +100%
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsStar SurvivorTime Wasters
Release Date
September 20, 2024
September 25, 2023
Developers
SpaceOwl Games, Erabit
Proton Studio
Publishers
Erabit, SpaceOwl Games
Proton Studio
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
26
96

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Star Survivor

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: i5-7500
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 1050 Ti
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Time Wasters

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Star Survivor or Time Wasters?

Time Wasters won the comparison against Star Survivor 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 Survivor worth buying over Time Wasters?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:50 AM UTC

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