Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection vs Natural Selection 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Natural Selection 2 wins 14 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Natural Selection 2 is R$18.60 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection | Natural Selection 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 68 |
| Quality | 53 | 83 |
| Value | 57 | 37 |
| Popularity | 32 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 23.77 | R$ 5.17 |
| Steam Review Score | 63.8% positive | 85.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 23 | 60 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplaceR$23.77−60%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplaceR$24.68−59%Buy 
Loaded Authorized resellerR$33.09−45%Buy Side by side over time
Aliens: Colonial Marines CollectionNatural Selection 2
Details and requirements
| Item | Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection | Natural Selection 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 1, 2012 | October 30, 2012 |
| Developers | Gearbox Software | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publishers | SEGA | KRAFTON, Inc., Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Operating System: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Windows 7 | 7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | : 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor | Quad-core processor 3.2 GHz (Intel i5, i7) or 3.6 GHz (AMD Ryzen, FX or Athlon) |
| Memory (minimum) | 2GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX560/ATI Radeon HD 5850 (512 minimum) | DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 4GB VRAM |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 9.0c | 11.0 |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 20GB free hard disk space | 13 GB HD space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection or Natural Selection 2?
Natural Selection 2 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 Natural Selection 2?
Based on the metrics, Natural Selection 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. Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:11 PM UTC