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BATTLETECHVSFRONT MISSION 1st: Remake

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

BATTLETECH

BATTLETECH

ActionStrategyAdventure
Quality
81Popularity
36Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-81% $7.40
Buy Now
VS
FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake

FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake

Quality
64Popularity
23Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈17d
$34.99
Buy Now

Winner

BATTLETECH wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
BATTLETECH
11 of 15 metrics
FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.40 Wins
$34.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$16.67 -
$8.74 Wins
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
42 price changes Wins
10 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
84.1% positive Wins
78.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
22.7K Wins
657 -
Positive Steam Reviews
19.1K Wins
518 -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.6K -
139 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.4K Wins
30 -
Steam Recommendations
22.7K Wins
646 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
128 Wins
29 -
Supported Languages
4 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2018 -
Jun 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItBATTLETECH

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

Wait for SaleFRONT MISSION 1st: Remake

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
BATTLETECH
FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake

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

BATTLETECH

BATTLETECH

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -81% $7.40Buy Now
Steam
Steam +440% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +440% $39.99View
FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake

FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake

1 Store
Steam
Steam$34.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

BATTLETECH

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

84% positive (22,734 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
22,734 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$7.40 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($6.70)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

1,376 concurrent players — solid base
22,734 total reviews — proven game with large community

FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (657 reviews) — mostly positive
657 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$34.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-67% player drop
17 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBATTLETECHFRONT MISSION 1st: Remake
Release Date
April 24, 2018
June 30, 2023
Developers
Harebrained Schemes
Forever Entertainment S. A.
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Forever Entertainment S. A.
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
128
29

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

BATTLETECH

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD® FX-4300
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 670 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 285 (2 GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 35 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 sound device
  • Additional Notes: Multiplayer is compatible between Windows, Mac and Linux versions.

FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel i5 7600 / AMD Ryzen 1600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 7 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: BATTLETECH or FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake?

BATTLETECH won the comparison against FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake 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 BATTLETECH worth buying over FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC

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