Astrox Imperium vs Space Engineers 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Space Engineers 2 wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Space Engineers 2 is $4.55 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Astrox Imperium | Space Engineers 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 48 | 55 |
| Quality | 68 | 63 |
| Value | 44 | 65 |
| Popularity | 25 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.99 | $10.44 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.5% positive | 74.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 18 | 614 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Astrox Imperium | Space 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 |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | I7Intel Core® i7 | 8core 3.6GHz CPU / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel i7 9700k |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 | 12TFlop GPU / Radeon RX 6800 / Geforce 2080 Ti / 3080 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:05 PM UTC