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Starcom: NexusVSStarcom: Unknown Space

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

Starcom: Nexus

Starcom: Nexus

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
73Popularity
27Value
90
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈22d
-60% $7.99
Buy Now
VS
Starcom: Unknown Space

Starcom: Unknown Space

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
74Popularity
29Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈12d
$24.99
Buy Now

Winner

Starcom: Unknown Space wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 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.

6
Starcom: Nexus
6 of 14 metrics
Starcom: Unknown Space
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.99 Wins
$24.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.99 Wins
$17.49 -
Best Current Discount
-60% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
9 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
90.4% positive -
92.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.2K -
4.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.0K -
4.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
215 Wins
315 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
10 -
116 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.3K -
4.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
24 Wins
23 -
Supported Languages
3 languages -
4 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2019 -
Sep 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeStarcom: Nexus

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

Wait for SaleStarcom: Unknown Space

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:
Starcom: Nexus
Starcom: Unknown Space

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

Starcom: Nexus

Starcom: Nexus

1 Store
Steam
Steam -60% $7.99Buy Now
Starcom: Unknown Space

Starcom: Unknown Space

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Starcom: Nexus

Quality

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

90% positive (2,248 reviews) — very positive reception
2,248 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$7.99 — very accessible price
60% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +45% player growth
16 concurrent players — niche audience

Starcom: Unknown Space

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

93% positive (4,277 reviews) — very positive reception
4,277 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$24.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

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

-71% player drop
51 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsStarcom: NexusStarcom: Unknown Space
Release Date
December 12, 2019
September 2, 2024
Developers
Wx3 Labs, LLC
Wx3 Labs, LLC
Publishers
Wx3 Labs, LLC
Wx3 Labs, LLC
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows
Achievements
24
23

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Starcom: Nexus

No PC requirements data available

Starcom: Unknown Space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Starcom: Nexus or Starcom: Unknown Space?

Starcom: Unknown Space won the comparison against Starcom: Nexus 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 Starcom: Nexus worth buying over Starcom: Unknown Space?

Based on the metrics, Starcom: Unknown Space 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. Starcom: Nexus currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:54 PM UTC

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