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Astrox ImperiumVSSpace Engineers 2

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Astrox Imperium

Astrox Imperium

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
68Popularity
25Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Space Engineers 2

Space Engineers 2

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
62Popularity
30Value
65
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−65% $10.44
Buy Now

Winner

Space Engineers 2 wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

3
Astrox Imperium
3 of 13 metrics
Space Engineers 2
10 of 13 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$10.44 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$10.44 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-65% Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
10 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
84.2% positive Wins
74% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K -
4.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.0K -
3.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
193 Wins
1.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
1.2K Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.2K -
4.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
45 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2019 -
Jan 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAstrox Imperium

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Wait for SaleSpace Engineers 2

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Astrox Imperium
Space Engineers 2

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Astrox Imperium

Astrox Imperium

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
Space Engineers 2

Space Engineers 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −65% $10.44Buy Now
Steam
Steam +187% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Astrox Imperium

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

84% positive (1,223 reviews) — mostly positive
1,223 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-17% minor player decrease
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Space Engineers 2

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

74% positive (4,604 reviews) — mostly positive
4,604 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$10.44 — reasonable price
65% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-63% player drop
780 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAstrox ImperiumSpace Engineers 2
Release Date
March 22, 2019
January 27, 2025
Developers
Jace Masula
Keen Software House
Publishers
Jace Masula
Keen Software House
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
45

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Astrox Imperium

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: I7Intel Core® i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Only 64 bits versions of Windows are supported.

Space Engineers 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit
  • Processor: 8core 3.6GHz CPU / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel i7 9700k
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 12TFlop GPU / Radeon RX 6800 / Geforce 2080 Ti / 3080
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® compatible on-board
  • Additional Notes: No internet connection needed for single player

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Astrox Imperium or Space Engineers 2?

Space Engineers 2 won the comparison against Astrox Imperium 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 Astrox Imperium worth buying over Space Engineers 2?

Based on the metrics, Space Engineers 2 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. Space Engineers 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 01:49 AM UTC

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