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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 5 hours
−74% $3.88
Buy Now
VS
VoidExpanse

VoidExpanse

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
56Popularity
22Value
34
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−94% $0.83
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

7
StarMade
7 of 14 metrics
VoidExpanse
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.88 -
$0.83 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.02 -
$0.98 Wins
Best Current Discount
-74% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
88 price changes Wins
37 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
66.2% positive -
68.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.2K Wins
570 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
391 -
Negative Steam Reviews
742 -
179 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
2.2K Wins
570 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
35 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2014 -
Apr 2015 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeStarMade

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

Skip ThisVoidExpanse

This isn't its moment. Right now, there are better options or better times to consider this one.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
StarMade
VoidExpanse

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
VoidExpanse

VoidExpanse

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $0.83Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +37% $1.14View
Steam
Steam +1706% $14.99View

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.

-71% player drop
5 concurrent players — niche audience

VoidExpanse

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

69% positive (570 reviews) — mixed opinions
570 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$0.83 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.77)

Popularity

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

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

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsStarMadeVoidExpanse
Release Date
December 4, 2014
April 2, 2015
Developers
Schine GmbH
AtomicTorch Studio
Publishers
Schine GmbH
AtomicTorch Studio
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
35

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

VoidExpanse

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.2GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 GB NVIDIA 460 / AMD Radeon 5870
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 750 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: StarMade or VoidExpanse?

StarMade and VoidExpanse are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 VoidExpanse?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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 20, 2026, 07:49 PM UTC

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