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Aliens: Colonial Marines CollectionVSSpace Hulk: Deathwing

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection

Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection

Quality
53Popularity
31Value
75
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Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Quality
53Popularity
30Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
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$4.86
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Winner

Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

11
Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection
11 of 15 metrics
Space Hulk: Deathwing
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.52 -
$4.86 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.25 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-75% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
105 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
45/100 -
58/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
63.5% positive Wins
55.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.7K Wins
4.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.9K Wins
2.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.8K -
2.2K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
16 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
7.6K Wins
4.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
60 Wins
23 -
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
May 2012 -
Dec 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAliens: Colonial Marines Collection

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleSpace Hulk: Deathwing

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection
Space Hulk: Deathwing

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection

Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -75% $7.52Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +299% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +299% $29.99View
Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin$4.86Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

63% positive (7,670 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 45/100 — critics weren't impressed
7,670 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$7.52 — very accessible price
75% off — solid discount
Historical low: $5.20 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-22% minor player decrease
14 concurrent players — niche audience

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

55% positive (4,909 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 58/100 — mixed reception from critics
4,909 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$4.86 — very accessible price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAliens: Colonial Marines CollectionSpace Hulk: Deathwing
Release Date
May 1, 2012
December 14, 2016
Developers
Gearbox Software
Streum On Studio
Publishers
SEGA
Focus Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
60
23

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection

Recommended

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.

Space Hulk: Deathwing

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection or Space Hulk: Deathwing?

Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection won the comparison against Space Hulk: Deathwing 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 Space Hulk: Deathwing?

Based on the metrics, Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection 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.

Analysis updated: Jun 17, 2026, 10:59 PM UTC

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