Age of Wonders 4 vs Xenonauts 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Xenonauts 2 wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Xenonauts 2 is $9.68 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Age of Wonders 4 | Xenonauts 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 65 | 72 |
| Quality | 68 | 81 |
| Value | 74 | 94 |
| Popularity | 35 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $20.16 | $10.48 |
| Steam Review Score | 82% positive | 81.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.0K | 191 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Wonders 4 | Xenonauts 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 2, 2023 | April 2, 2026 |
| Developers | Triumph Studios | Goldhawk Interactive |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Hooded Horse |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit or Windows® 11 (latest) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-9700K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 5600X | Intel® Core™ i5-6600K (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 1600 (quad-core) |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1070 Ti (8GB) or AMD® Radeon™ RX 5700 XT (8GB) | NVIDIA® GeForce®™ GTX 960 (4 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 570 (4 GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | >35 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Wonders 4 or Xenonauts 2?
Xenonauts 2 won the comparison against Age of Wonders 4 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 Age of Wonders 4 worth buying over Xenonauts 2?
Based on the metrics, Xenonauts 2 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. Xenonauts 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC