From the Depths vs Medieval Engineers
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
From the Depths wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Medieval Engineers is $7.28 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | From the Depths | Medieval Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 61 | 47 |
| Quality | 73 | 48 |
| Value | 59 | 57 |
| Popularity | 33 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.52 | $7.24 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.7% positive | 51.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 267 | 10 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | From the Depths | Medieval Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 6, 2020 | February 19, 2015 |
| Developers | Brilliant Skies Ltd. | Keen Software House |
| Publishers | Brilliant Skies Ltd. | Keen Software House |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows11 | Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Quad Core i5 @ 2.5 GHz (or AMD equivalent) | Intel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / AMD Radeon HD 7800 series | Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: From the Depths or Medieval Engineers?
From the Depths won the comparison against Medieval Engineers 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 From the Depths worth buying over Medieval Engineers?
Based on the metrics, From the Depths 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. From the Depths currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:31 PM UTC