Aliens: Colonial Marines CollectionVSAliens: Fireteam Elite
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection
Better Deal· Kinguin
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Aliens: Fireteam Elite wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection
Recommended
- OS *: Operating System: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Windows 7
- Processor: : 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX560/ATI Radeon HD 5850 (512 minimum)
- DirectX®: 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 20GB free hard disk space
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
- Other Requirements: Software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only)
Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600AF / Intel i5-7400
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD RX 480 8GB / Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Sound Card: Integrated or dedicated Direct X 11 compatible soundcard
- Additional Notes: High graphics settings, 1920x1080 screen resolution, 60FPS average
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection or Aliens: Fireteam Elite?
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 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 Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection worth buying over Aliens: Fireteam Elite?
Based on the metrics, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 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. Aliens: Fireteam Elite currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 10, 2026, 07:33 PM UTC