Hardspace: Shipbreaker vs Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hardspace: Shipbreaker wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor is $1.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hardspace: Shipbreaker | Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 74 | 60 |
| Quality | 87 | 65 |
| Value | 79 | 79 |
| Popularity | 35 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.85 | $0.75 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.6% positive | 78.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 199 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Hardspace: Shipbreaker
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$1.85−95%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$2.09−94%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$2.69−92%Buy Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor
Side by side over time
Hardspace: ShipbreakerNimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor
Details and requirements
| Item | Hardspace: Shipbreaker | Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 24, 2022 | May 14, 2020 |
| Developers | Blackbird Interactive | Stray Fawn Studio |
| Publishers | Blackbird Interactive | WhisperGames, Stray Fawn Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 6 GB VRAM, GeForce GTX 980 Ti / Radeon RX Vega 56 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hardspace: Shipbreaker or Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor?
Hardspace: Shipbreaker won the comparison against Nimbatus - The Space Drone 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 Hardspace: Shipbreaker worth buying over Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor?
Based on the metrics, Hardspace: Shipbreaker 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:55 PM UTC