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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

QANGA

QANGA

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
59Popularity
22Value
73
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
-30% $13.99
Buy Now
VS
Take On Mars

Take On Mars

Quality
54Popularity
26Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-89% $1.12
Buy Now

Winner

Take On Mars wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

6
QANGA
6 of 15 metrics
Take On Mars
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$18.76 -
$1.12 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.99 -
$1.08 Wins
Best Current Discount
-6% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
8 price changes -
14 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
62/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
72% positive Wins
55.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
525 -
1.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
378 -
967 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
147 Wins
781 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
524 -
1.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
99 Wins
40 -
Supported Languages
2 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2024 Wins
Feb 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleQANGA

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeTake On Mars

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

Time Range:
QANGA
Take On Mars

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

QANGA

QANGA

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -30% $13.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +33% $18.65View
Take On Mars

Take On Mars

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $1.12Buy Now
Steam
Steam +792% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

QANGA

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

72% positive (525 reviews) — mostly positive
525 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$13.99 — reasonable price
30% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +100%
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Take On Mars

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

55% positive (1,748 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 62/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,748 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.12 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.94)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsQANGATake On Mars
Release Date
September 2, 2024
February 9, 2017
Developers
iolaCorp Studio
Bohemia Interactive
Publishers
iolaCorp Studio
Bohemia Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
99
40

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

QANGA

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or later (64-Bit)
  • Processor: i7-11700k / Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 / Radeon RX 6900 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: M2 SSD Disk recommended. The game is in early access and minimum requirements may change.

Take On Mars

Recommended

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: QANGA or Take On Mars?

Take On Mars won the comparison against QANGA 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 QANGA 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, 10:30 AM UTC

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