Blackthorn Arena vs Space Engineers
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Space Engineers wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Blackthorn Arena is $4.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Blackthorn Arena | Space Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 65 |
| Quality | 59 | 73 |
| Value | 89 | 71 |
| Popularity | 29 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.46 | $9.16 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.3% positive | 89.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 2.8K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Blackthorn Arena | Space Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 19, 2020 | February 28, 2019 |
| Developers | PersonaeGame Studio | Keen Software House |
| Publishers | Light Up Games | Keen Software House |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 (64 bits) | Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4690 (3.5 GHz)/AMD FX-8300 (3.3 GHz) | Intel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 4 GB, GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 480 | Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher |
| Storage (minimum) | 25 GB available space | 35 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | N/A | DirectX® compatible on-board |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Blackthorn Arena or Space Engineers?
Space Engineers won the comparison against Blackthorn Arena 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 Blackthorn Arena worth buying over Space Engineers?
Based on the metrics, Space Engineers 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. Blackthorn Arena currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC