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

Front Mission Evolved

Front Mission Evolved

Quality
58Popularity
23Value
72
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 14 hours
−61% $3.85
Buy Now
VS
M.A.S.S. Builder

M.A.S.S. Builder

ActionStrategyIndieRPG
Quality
70Popularity
29Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−84% $4.11
Buy Now

Winner

M.A.S.S. Builder wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

6
Front Mission Evolved
6 of 15 metrics
M.A.S.S. Builder
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.85 Wins
$4.11 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.84 Wins
$15.99 -
Best Current Discount
-61% -
-84% Wins
Sales Frequency
58 price changes -
79 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
63/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
62.7% positive -
85.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
730 -
3.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
458 -
3.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
272 Wins
527 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
15 Wins
Steam Recommendations
727 -
3.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
27 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2010 -
Sep 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFront Mission Evolved

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeM.A.S.S. Builder

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Front Mission Evolved
M.A.S.S. Builder

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

Front Mission Evolved

Front Mission Evolved

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −61% $3.85Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +17% $4.51View
Steam
Steam +159% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +159% $9.99View
M.A.S.S. Builder

M.A.S.S. Builder

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −84% $4.11Buy Now
Steam
Steam +508% $24.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +508% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Front Mission Evolved

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

63% positive (730 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 63/100 — mixed reception from critics
730 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.85 — very accessible price
61% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($3.84)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

M.A.S.S. Builder

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

86% positive (3,714 reviews) — very positive reception
3,714 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$4.11 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Historical low: $3.22 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-44% player decline
10 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFront Mission EvolvedM.A.S.S. Builder
Release Date
September 28, 2010
September 14, 2025
Developers
Double Helix Games
Vermillion Digital
Publishers
Square Enix
Sekai Project
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Front Mission Evolved

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 x2 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 2GB RAM (XP), 3GB RAM (Vista/7)
  • Graphics: 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800 series graphics card or better
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 11 GB Free Space
  • Sound: DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card
  • Controller Support: Mouse, Keyboard, Xbox 360 Controller

M.A.S.S. Builder

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Front Mission Evolved or M.A.S.S. Builder?

M.A.S.S. Builder won the comparison against Front Mission Evolved 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 Front Mission Evolved worth buying over M.A.S.S. Builder?

Based on the metrics, M.A.S.S. Builder 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. M.A.S.S. Builder currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC

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