MechWarrior 5: Clans vs Vox Machinae
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
MechWarrior 5: Clans wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Vox Machinae is $10.78 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | MechWarrior 5: Clans | Vox Machinae |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 58 | 45 |
| Quality | 62 | 71 |
| Value | 75 | 33 |
| Popularity | 30 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $12.09 | $1.31 |
| Steam Review Score | 74% positive | 87.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 121 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | MechWarrior 5: Clans | Vox Machinae |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 16, 2024 | May 13, 2022 |
| Developers | Piranha Games Inc. | Space Bullet Dynamics Corporation |
| Publishers | Piranha Games Inc. | Space Bullet Dynamics Corporation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit version) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7 8700 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 | AMD Radeon RX 6700 | NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB / AMD R9 290 4GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: MechWarrior 5: Clans or Vox Machinae?
MechWarrior 5: Clans won the comparison against Vox Machinae 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 MechWarrior 5: Clans worth buying over Vox Machinae?
Based on the metrics, MechWarrior 5: Clans 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. MechWarrior 5: Clans currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:36 PM UTC