Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander vs Space Engineers 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Space Engineers 2 is $3.55 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander | Space Engineers 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 55 |
| Quality | 76 | 63 |
| Value | 83 | 65 |
| Popularity | 33 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $13.99 | $10.44 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.1% positive | 74.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 362 | 620 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander | Space Engineers 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 24, 2022 | January 27, 2025 |
| Developers | Walternate Realities | Keen Software House |
| Publishers | Walternate Realities | Keen Software House |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Microsoft Windows 10, 11, or newer | Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad-core Intel 2.5 GHz (or AMD equivalent) or better | 8core 3.6GHz CPU / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel i7 9700k |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 2GB DirectX 11 Graphics Card or better | 12TFlop GPU / Radeon RX 6800 / Geforce 2080 Ti / 3080 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | DirectX compatible sound card | DirectX® compatible on-board |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander or Space Engineers 2?
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander won the comparison against Space Engineers 2 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 Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander worth buying over Space Engineers 2?
Based on the metrics, Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander 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. Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC