Starsand vs The Infected
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Infected wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Starsand is $6.68 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Starsand | The Infected |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 58 |
| Quality | 58 | 69 |
| Value | 76 | 58 |
| Popularity | 24 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.51 | $7.19 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.6% positive | 84.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 13 | 84 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Starsand | The Infected |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 17, 2022 | August 6, 2020 |
| Developers | Tunnel Vision Studio | DigX Studios |
| Publishers | Toplitz Productions | Headup, DigX Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7+ (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5 (4th Generation) or equivalent AMD, min. 2.4 GHz | Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or equivalent AMD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB + |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 7 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Starsand or The Infected?
The Infected won the comparison against Starsand 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 Starsand worth buying over The Infected?
Based on the metrics, The Infected 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. Starsand currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC