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Kerbal Space Program 2VSSpaceflight Simulator

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

Kerbal Space Program 2

Kerbal Space Program 2

IndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
31Popularity
36Value
59
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 17 hours
−11% $44.51
Buy Now
VS
Spaceflight Simulator

Spaceflight Simulator

IndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
78Popularity
32Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 35 days
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Spaceflight Simulator wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Kerbal Space Program 2
6 of 13 metrics
Spaceflight Simulator
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$44.51 -
$14.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$36.62 -
$5.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-9% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
159 price changes Wins
9 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
26.4% positive -
96.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
27.8K Wins
9.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
7.3K -
9.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
20.5K -
288 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
44 -
145 Wins
Steam Recommendations
27.7K Wins
9.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Feb 2023 Wins
Feb 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleKerbal Space Program 2

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

MaybeSpaceflight Simulator

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:
Kerbal Space Program 2
Spaceflight Simulator

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

Kerbal Space Program 2

Kerbal Space Program 2

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GAMIVO
GAMIVO −11% $44.51Buy Now
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Kinguin +2% $45.57View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +12% $49.99View
Steam
Steam +12% $49.99View
Spaceflight Simulator

Spaceflight Simulator

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Kerbal Space Program 2

Quality

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

26% positive (27,842 reviews) — mostly negative
27,842 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$44.51 — premium price
11% off — minor discount
Historical low: $33.13 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Strong +42% player growth
47 concurrent players — niche audience
27,842 total reviews — proven game with large community

Spaceflight Simulator

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

97% positive (9,272 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
9,272 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-23% minor player decrease
139 concurrent players — smaller but active
Game DetailsKerbal Space Program 2Spaceflight Simulator
Release Date
February 24, 2023
February 17, 2022
Developers
Intercept Games
Team Curiosity ✦
Publishers
Private Division
Team Curiosity ✦
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs

Kerbal Space Program 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-11500 @ 2.7GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core @ 3.6GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 60 GB available space

Spaceflight Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 or Newer
  • Processor: 2.5+ GHz Quad core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 or Better, ATI 7950 or Better
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Which is better: Kerbal Space Program 2 or Spaceflight Simulator?

Spaceflight Simulator won the comparison against Kerbal Space Program 2 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 Kerbal Space Program 2 worth buying over Spaceflight Simulator?

Based on the metrics, Spaceflight Simulator 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. Kerbal Space Program 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 11:41 PM UTC

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