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DCL - The GameVSHello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

DCL - The Game

DCL - The Game

ActionSimulationAdventureSportsRacing
Quality
64Popularity
24Value
97
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−89% $3.17
Buy Now
VS
Hello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor

Hello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureSportsRacing
Quality
49Popularity
18Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−78% $3.27
Buy Now

Winner

DCL - The Game wins 7 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

7
DCL - The Game
7 of 11 metrics
Hello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor
4 of 11 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.51 -
$3.27 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.17 Wins
$3.74 -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
-78% -
Sales Frequency
26 price changes -
58 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
79.4% positive Wins
61.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
929 Wins
156 -
Positive Steam Reviews
738 Wins
96 -
Negative Steam Reviews
191 -
60 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
13 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Feb 2020 -
Aug 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDCL - The Game

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleHello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
DCL - The Game
Hello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor

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

DCL - The Game

DCL - The Game

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $3.17Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +11% $3.51View
Steam
Steam +846% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +846% $29.99View
Hello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor

Hello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −78% $3.27Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +358% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +358% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

DCL - The Game

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

79% positive (929 reviews) — mostly positive
929 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$3.17 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-73% player drop
11 concurrent players — niche audience

Hello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

62% positive (156 reviews) — mixed opinions
156 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.27 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.94)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-75% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDCL - The GameHello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor
Release Date
February 18, 2020
August 17, 2023
Developers
Climax Studios, Drone Champions AG
tinyBuild Riga, tinyBuild
Publishers
THQ Nordic, Drone Champions League
tinyBuild
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DCL - The Game or Hello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor?

DCL - The Game won the comparison against Hello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor 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 DCL - The Game worth buying over Hello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor?

Based on the metrics, DCL - The Game 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. DCL - The Game currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 11:14 AM UTC

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