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Space Engineers 2VSStationeers

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

Space Engineers 2

Space Engineers 2

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
62Popularity
30Value
65
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−65% $10.44
Buy Now
VS
Stationeers

Stationeers

ActionIndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
71Popularity
32Value
65
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 82 days
−25% $26.24
Buy Now

Winner

Stationeers wins 7 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.

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Space Engineers 2
6 of 13 metrics
Stationeers
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)
$10.44 Wins
$26.24 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$10.44 Wins
$23.44 -
Best Current Discount
-65% Wins
-25% -
Sales Frequency
8 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
74.4% positive -
88% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.0K -
8.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.7K -
7.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.3K -
1.0K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
719 Wins
391 -
Steam Recommendations
5.0K -
8.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
53 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2025 Wins
Dec 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSpace Engineers 2

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

MaybeStationeers

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Space Engineers 2
Stationeers

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

Space Engineers 2

Space Engineers 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −65% $10.44Buy Now
Steam
Steam +187% $29.99View
Stationeers

Stationeers

1 Store
Steam
Steam −25% $26.24Buy Now

Space Engineers 2

Quality

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

74% positive (5,019 reviews) — mostly positive
5,019 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$10.44 — reasonable price
65% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+9% player growth
883 concurrent players — smaller but active

Stationeers

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (8,559 reviews) — very positive reception
8,559 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$26.24 — mid-range price
25% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($23.44)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

+15% player growth
285 concurrent players — smaller but active
Game DetailsSpace Engineers 2Stationeers
Release Date
January 27, 2025
December 12, 2017
Developers
Keen Software House
RocketWerkz
Publishers
Keen Software House
RocketWerkz
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
53

Space Engineers 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit
  • Processor: 8core 3.6GHz CPU / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel i7 9700k
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 12TFlop GPU / Radeon RX 6800 / Geforce 2080 Ti / 3080
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® compatible on-board
  • Additional Notes: No internet connection needed for single player

Stationeers

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 4790K or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
Which is better: Space Engineers 2 or Stationeers?

Stationeers won the comparison against Space Engineers 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 Space Engineers 2 worth buying over Stationeers?

Based on the metrics, Stationeers 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC

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