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Scrap MechanicVSThe Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator

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

Scrap Mechanic

Scrap Mechanic

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventure
Quality
74Popularity
41Value
48
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator

The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator

ActionSimulationEarly Access
Quality
73Popularity
23Value
47
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Scrap Mechanic wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

8
Scrap Mechanic
8 of 13 metrics
The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$14.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.39 -
$8.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
19 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
92.1% positive Wins
91.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
104.8K Wins
669 -
Positive Steam Reviews
96.5K Wins
612 -
Negative Steam Reviews
8.3K -
57 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
647 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
104.9K Wins
669 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
23 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
3 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2016 -
Dec 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeScrap Mechanic

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleThe Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Scrap Mechanic
The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building 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

Scrap Mechanic

Scrap Mechanic

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +18% $23.64View
The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator

The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Scrap Mechanic

Quality

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

92% positive (104,778 reviews) — very positive reception
104,778 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$19.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $13.39 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +94%
963 concurrent players — smaller but active
104,778 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

91% positive (669 reviews) — very positive reception
669 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +400%
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsScrap MechanicThe Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator
Release Date
January 19, 2016
December 18, 2023
Developers
Axolot Games
PeatyTurf
Publishers
Axolot Games
PeatyTurf
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
23

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Scrap Mechanic

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Microsoft Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 6600K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 or newer
  • Processor: 4-core 2.9 GHz or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060, Radeon RX 5700 or similar
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Scrap Mechanic or The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator?

Scrap Mechanic won the comparison against The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator 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 Scrap Mechanic worth buying over The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator?

Based on the metrics, Scrap Mechanic 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. Scrap Mechanic currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 11:55 AM UTC

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