Space Engineers vs Take On Mars
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Space Engineers wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Take On Mars is $8.89 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Space Engineers | Take On Mars |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 61 |
| Quality | 73 | 55 |
| Value | 71 | 94 |
| Popularity | 41 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.16 | $0.27 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.6% positive | 55.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.8K | 2 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Space Engineers | Take On Mars |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 28, 2019 | February 9, 2017 |
| Developers | Keen Software House | Bohemia Interactive |
| Publishers | Keen Software House | Bohemia Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) | Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon Phenom X4 or faster |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 7750 or faster |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 35 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Space Engineers or Take On Mars?
Space Engineers won the comparison against Take On Mars 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 worth buying over Take On Mars?
Based on the metrics, Space Engineers 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC