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

The ultimate space sandbox, reimagined. Unleash your creativity with powerful building tools, explore the mysterious Almagest system, and uncover its captivating story. Join the Early Access and shape the future of space engineering!

Developers: Keen Software House
Publishers: Keen Software House
Release Date: Jan 27, 2025
Price (USD): $29.99
Current Players: 40

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Mostly Positive(79%)
graphics
unified grid system
destruction physics
developer history
building controls
performance optimization
early release
lack of content
missing features
tech demo
The general sentiment towards the game is a cautious optimism. Players acknowledge that while the game currently feels like a tech demo and lacks many core features and content present in Space Engineers 1, the improvements in graphics and the unified grid system are promising. However, there's significant criticism regarding the game's early release state and the absence of important elements such as survival mode and multiplayer, with hopeful anticipation that upcoming updates will fulfill its potential.

Positive Points

  • Many players appreciate the significant graphical improvements and visual enhancements over the first game.
  • The new unified grid system is highly praised for allowing more creative flexibility and detailed builds.
  • Players are optimistic about the game's potential, appreciating the developer's history with the original Space Engineers.
  • The destruction physics and voxel deformation system have been positively received for their realism and depth.

    • Negative Points

  • Many players criticize the game for being released too early in its development and lacking substantial content.
  • Several functional and gameplay elements from the first game, such as survival mode and multiplayer, are not yet available.
  • The current state is often described as a tech demo rather than a fully playable game.

    • Mixed Points

  • Players find the new building controls and mechanics to be a significant change; some find them intuitive, while others prefer the old system.
  • There are differing opinions on the current performance optimization, with some noting good performance, while others experience lag or crashes.

    • Common Themes

  • There is a widespread understanding among reviewers that the game is in very early alpha and should be approached with the expectation of further development.
  • Many reviews highlight the potential for future updates to significantly enhance the game experience, comparing it to the evolution of the first game.
  • Support for the developers is a common reason given for purchasing the game, despite its current incomplete state.
    • Updated 6/25/2025, 12:01:39 AM UTC
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