Winner
Terraria wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Starbound
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Terraria
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Starbound
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP or later
- Processor: Core i3
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Discrete GPU capable of directx 9.0c
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Terraria
Recommended
RECOMMENDED
- OS: Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10
- Processor: Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
- Memory: 4GB
- Hard Disk Space: 200MB
- Video Card: 256mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+
- DirectX®: 9.0c or Greater
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Starbound or Terraria?
Terraria won the comparison against Starbound 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 Starbound worth buying over Terraria?
Based on the metrics, Terraria 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. Starbound currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 07:58 PM UTC