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Space Engineers 2
Action
Indie
Simulation
Strategy
Early Access
Single-player
Steam Workshop
Steam Cloud
Includes level editor
Family Sharing

Space Engineers 2 is a sandbox about engineering and colonization where you build ships, stations, and planetary bases in a fully destructible world. Begin the story of Miro and Ivan Sokol, expand humanity’s foothold in the Almagest system, and fight to survive.

Developers: Keen Software House
Publishers: Keen Software House
Release Date: Jan 27, 2025
Price (USD): $29.99
Current Players: 368

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Mostly Positive(79%)
destruction mechanics
improved graphics
unified grid system
future updates
potential
early-stage tech demo
development roadmap
community support
enthusiasm
skepticism
limited content
high price
lack of features
control customization
performance issues
The game is currently perceived as an early-stage tech demo, and while it holds significant potential to become a great sequel to Space Engineers 1, its current price and lack of content make it hard to recommend for those seeking immediate gameplay. However, there is a lot of enthusiasm for the improved graphics and future features, with many players willing to support its development based on the promise shown in its roadmap.

Positive Points

  • Players appreciate the impressive destruction mechanics and the potential for the game to surpass its predecessor with more detailed and flexible building tools.
  • Many reviewers highlight the improved graphics and visual fidelity over the original Space Engineers.
  • There is enthusiasm for the game's future updates, particularly the addition of features like water physics, planets, and survival elements.
  • The new unified grid system is praised for offering more detail and creativity in builds compared to the first game.

    • Negative Points

  • The current state of the game is described as a tech demo with limited content, lacking key features like survival mode, multiplayer, and functional blocks such as conveyors and pistons.
  • Reviewers criticize the high price for what is essentially a limited early access version lacking substantial gameplay mechanics.
  • There is frustration over the absence of customization options for controls and sensitivity settings, which impacts playability for many.

    • Mixed Points

  • While some players appreciate supporting the developers and watching the game evolve, others feel misled by the game's early state, expecting more given its price tag.
  • The current graphical improvements are praised, but the performance issues on some hardware and lack of optimization are noted as areas needing improvement.

    • Common Themes

  • The game is in a very early alpha state, and many players recommend waiting for more updates before purchasing unless you are interested in supporting development.
  • The development roadmap is generally seen as promising, leading to optimism about the game's eventual state.
  • There is a strong community support for the developers based on their track record with Space Engineers 1, although some skepticism remains due to past experiences with other unfinished projects.
    • Updated 12/3/2025, 12:01:06 AM UTC
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