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StarVaders - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

StarVaders

PengonautsReleased April 30, 2025
StrategyIndieAdventureCuteTurn-Based Strategy2D
GameValio recommendation71Worth It

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Fan favorite (3,809 reviews)
Why “Worth It”
71out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 71 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

4 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value81/100
  • $1.28: very accessible price
  • 95% off: deep discount
  • Historical low: $0.92: room for better deals

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $1.28Lowest recorded $0.92Full price $24.99
Quality93/100
  • 97% positive (3,809 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
  • Metacritic 85/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 3,809 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 97% · Overwhelmingly PositivePositive 4kNegative 108
Popularity29/100
  • Players down 30% in recent days
  • 65 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 65Peak in period 115

Game details

Developers
Pengonauts
Publishers
Beep Japan, Joystick Ventures
Release date
April 30, 2025
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
100
Steam recs
3,815
Official website
pengonauts.com
Supported languages
10 languagesSee the list

English · French · German · Spanish - Spain · Japanese · Korean · Portuguese - Brazil · Russian · Simplified Chinese · Turkish

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +12See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Camera Comfort · Color Alternatives · Custom Volume Controls · Adjustable Difficulty · Keyboard Only Option · Mouse Only Option · Playable without Timed Input · DualShock Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Save Anytime · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

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Frequently asked questions

Is StarVaders worth buying?

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Where can I buy StarVaders cheapest?

The best current deal for StarVaders is on Kinguin for $1.28.

That's a 95% discount.

What type of game is StarVaders?

StarVaders is categorized as: Strategy, Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is StarVaders available on?

StarVaders is available on: Windows, MacOs.

When was StarVaders released?

StarVaders was released on April 30, 2025.

How many people are playing StarVaders?

According to recent data, StarVaders has approximately 65 concurrent players yesterday.

Is StarVaders on sale right now?

StarVaders is currently 95% off on Kinguin for $1.28.

Who made StarVaders?

Developed by: Pengonauts

Published by: Beep Japan, Joystick Ventures

What are the best deals for StarVaders?

We're currently tracking 4 deals for StarVaders across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $1.28 (-95%)
  • Loaded: $1.29 (-95%)
  • GamersGate: $24.99
  • Steam: $24.99
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