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

Front Mission Evolved

Front Mission Evolved

Quality
59Popularity
46Value
42
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
−67% $3.29
Buy
VS
Mecha Knights: Nightmare

Mecha Knights: Nightmare

Quality
73Popularity
26Value
45
SteamBest price· Steam
$15.99
Buy

Winner

Front Mission Evolved wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Front Mission Evolved is currently cheaper ($3.29 vs $15.99 for Mecha Knights: Nightmare) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.

Buy on GAMIVO
7
Front Mission Evolved
7 of 14 metrics
Mecha Knights: Nightmare
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.29 Wins
$15.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.12 Wins
$7.19 -
Best Current Discount
-67% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
132 price changes Wins
12 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
63/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
63% positive -
91.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
736 -
1.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
464 -
1.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
272 -
135 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
1 Wins
Steam Recommendations
727 -
1.6K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
27 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Sep 2010 -
Aug 2021 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.

Wait for SaleMecha Knights: Nightmare

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:
Front Mission Evolved
Mecha Knights: Nightmare

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 −67% $3.29Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +6% $3.48View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +204% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +204% $9.99View
Mecha Knights: Nightmare

Mecha Knights: Nightmare

1 Store
Steam
Steam$15.99Buy

Front Mission Evolved

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

63% positive (736 reviews): mixed opinions
Metacritic 63/100: mixed reception from critics
736 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$3.29: very accessible price
67% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($3.12)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players down 100% in recent days

Mecha Knights: Nightmare

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

92% positive (1,590 reviews): very positive reception
1,590 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$15.99: reasonable price

Popularity

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

Players up 100% in recent days
2 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsFront Mission EvolvedMecha Knights: Nightmare
Release date
September 28, 2010
August 30, 2021
Developers
Double Helix Games
Damian Kubiak
Publishers
Square Enix
Damian Kubiak
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
27
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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

Mecha Knights: Nightmare

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10/64
  • Processor: Core i7-8086K
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
Which is better: Front Mission Evolved or Mecha Knights: Nightmare?

Front Mission Evolved won the comparison against Mecha Knights: Nightmare 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 Mecha Knights: Nightmare?

Based on the metrics, Front Mission Evolved 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. Mecha Knights: Nightmare currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 04:22 PM UTC

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