Planet Explorers vs Starbound
Both Planet Explorers and Starbound share Steam Workshop, Cross-Platform Multiplayer and Online multiplayer — so which one deserves your time? On raw data, Starbound takes 0 categories against 2 for Planet Explorers.
Planet Explorers
Starbound| Metric | Planet Explorers | Starbound | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 2.79 | ★ 3.82 | Starbound by 1.03 (37%) |
| Catalog popularity | 842 adds | 5,485 adds | Starbound by 4643 (551%) |
| Avg. playtime | 3h | 17h | Starbound is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2016 | 2016 | Same year |
Verdict
Starbound takes 2 of 3 measurable categories. Both lean on Steam Workshop, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online multiplayer and Survival, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.