StarRupture vs The Planet Crafter
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Planet Crafter wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. StarRupture is $2.30 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | StarRupture | The Planet Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 67 |
| Quality | 67 | 77 |
| Value | 61 | 68 |
| Popularity | 33 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $12.09 | $14.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.6% positive | 96% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 782 | 3.1K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | StarRupture | The Planet Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 6, 2026 | April 10, 2024 |
| Developers | Creepy Jar | Miju Games |
| Publishers | Creepy Jar | Miju Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 or later (64-Bit) | Windows 11 - 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-11400F / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel HD Graphics 5000 or better, OpenGL Support required |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 7600 (8 GB VRAM) | 6GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 45 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: StarRupture or The Planet Crafter?
The Planet Crafter won the comparison against StarRupture 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 StarRupture worth buying over The Planet Crafter?
Based on the metrics, The Planet Crafter 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. The Planet Crafter currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC