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Is Space Engineers worth it?

Developer: Keen Software House

Verdict

Excellent value

Best current deal

$9.99

Steam

Cost / hour

$0.53

Based on best available price

Steam reviews

89%

134,188 total reviews

Quality-adjusted $/hr

$0.59

Cost/hr ÷ positive review ratio

Is Space Engineers worth it?

Space Engineers is excellent value at $9.99 from Steam. The estimate uses about 19.0 hours of playtime, giving a current cost of $0.53 per hour. Steam players are 89% positive across 134,188 reviews.

Summary

Space Engineers is a sandbox engineering game where you design and build ships, stations, and planetary bases in a fully destructible environment. Explore planets and space, mine resources, survive hazards, and engage in combat alone or with friends in Creative or Survival modes.

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How long is Space Engineers?

Main story

19.0 hours

Main + extras

74.1 hours

Completionist

382.5 hours

Price and value

Steam price

50% off regular price

$9.99

Best price source

Used for $0.53 per hour

Steam

Purchase timing

Should you buy Space Engineers or wait?

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Potential savings

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