Alien: Isolation vs Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Alien: Isolation wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Alien: Isolation is $0.23 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Alien: Isolation | Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 77 | 57 |
| Quality | 89 | 53 |
| Value | 82 | 76 |
| Popularity | 38 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.54 | $4.77 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.9% positive | 63.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 289 | 23 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Alien: Isolation
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$4.54−89%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$4.69−88%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$4.80−88%Buy Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$4.77−84%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$4.89−84%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$6.39−79%Buy Side by side over time
Alien: IsolationAliens: Colonial Marines Collection
Details and requirements
| Item | Alien: Isolation | Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 6, 2014 | May 1, 2012 |
| Developers | Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) | Gearbox Software |
| Publishers | SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac) | SEGA |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 (64bit) | Operating System: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD: Phenom II X4 955 - 4 Core, 3.2 GHz or Intel: Core 2 Quad Q9650 - 4 Core, 3.0 GHz | : 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 2GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 2GB (AMD GPU: AMD Radeon R9 200 Series or Nvidia GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX660) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX560/ATI Radeon HD 5850 (512 minimum) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Alien: Isolation or Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection?
Alien: Isolation won the comparison against Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection 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 Alien: Isolation worth buying over Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection?
Based on the metrics, Alien: Isolation 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. Alien: Isolation currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC