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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

StarMade

StarMade

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
56Popularity
27Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−74% $3.88
Buy Now
VS
Tinkerlands

Tinkerlands

ActionStrategyCasualIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
70Popularity
29Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−59% $5.29
Buy Now

Winner

Tinkerlands wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

4
StarMade
4 of 13 metrics
Tinkerlands
9 of 13 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.88 Wins
$5.29 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.02 Wins
$9.74 -
Best Current Discount
-74% Wins
-59% -
Sales Frequency
88 price changes Wins
64 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
66.2% positive -
85.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.2K -
3.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K -
3.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
742 -
505 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
10 -
101 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.2K -
3.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
34 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2014 -
May 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeStarMade

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeTinkerlands

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
StarMade
Tinkerlands

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

StarMade

StarMade

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −74% $3.88Buy Now
Steam
Steam +16% $4.49View
Tinkerlands

Tinkerlands

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −59% $5.29Buy Now
Steam
Steam +146% $12.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

StarMade

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

66% positive (2,198 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,198 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.88 — very accessible price
74% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($3.81)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

+17% player growth
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Tinkerlands

Quality

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

86% positive (3,522 reviews) — very positive reception
3,522 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$5.29 — very accessible price
59% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($4.90)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+18% player growth
122 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsStarMadeTinkerlands
Release Date
December 4, 2014
May 23, 2025
Developers
Schine GmbH
CodeManu, Endless Coffee
Publishers
Schine GmbH
HypeTrain Digital
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
34

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

StarMade

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 - 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8320 Eight-Core @ 3.5 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 560, 650 Ti, 750 | AMD Radeon HD 5850, 6870, 7790 (or equivalent)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Tinkerlands

Recommended

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: StarMade or Tinkerlands?

Tinkerlands won the comparison against StarMade 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 StarMade worth buying over Tinkerlands?

Based on the metrics, Tinkerlands 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. StarMade currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC

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