Barony vs Starbound
Barony and Starbound overlap on Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics and cooperative, which is why players keep weighing one against the other. Starbound wins 2 of our metrics to 0.
Barony
Starbound| Metric | Barony | Starbound | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.10 | ★ 3.82 | Starbound by 0.72 (23%) |
| Catalog popularity | 583 adds | 5,485 adds | Starbound by 4902 (841%) |
| Avg. playtime | 3h | 17h | Starbound is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2015 | 2016 | Starbound is newer by 1 yr |
Verdict
Starbound takes 2 of 3 measurable categories. Both lean on Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics, cooperative and steam-trading-cards, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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