Before We Leave vs Space Station Designer
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Before We Leave wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Before We Leave is $99.22 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Before We Leave | Space Station Designer |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Not Enough Data | 64 | 70 |
| Quality | 74 | 71 |
| Value | 82 | 68 |
| Popularity | 25 | 0 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.77 | $99.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 78.1% positive | N/A |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 15 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Before We Leave | Space Station Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 13, 2021 | November 18, 2026 |
| Developers | Balancing Monkey Games | Polar Motion |
| Publishers | Team17 | Slitherine Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64 bit only) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-9400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA Geforce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 590 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Before We Leave or Space Station Designer?
Before We Leave won the comparison against Space Station Designer 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 Before We Leave worth buying over Space Station Designer?
Based on the metrics, Before We Leave 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. Before We Leave currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC