Kerbal Space Program 2VSTake On Mars
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Kerbal Space Program 2
Better Deal· Kinguin
Winner
Take On Mars wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Kerbal Space Program 2
Quality
Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Take On Mars
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Kerbal Space Program 2
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
Take On Mars
Recommended
- OS:Windows 10
- Processor:Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon Phenom X4 or faster
- Memory:4 GB RAM
- Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 7750 or faster
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:6 GB HD space
- Sound:DirectX Audio compatible
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Kerbal Space Program 2 or Take On Mars?
Take On Mars 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 Take On Mars?
Based on the metrics, Take On Mars 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. Take On Mars currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 08:58 AM UTC