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Artificial ExtinctionVSElite Dangerous

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Artificial Extinction

Artificial Extinction

ActionStrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
59Popularity
38Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
Elite Dangerous

Elite Dangerous

ActionStrategySimulationAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
77Popularity
40Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−7% $18.67
Buy Now

Winner

Elite Dangerous wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

2
Artificial Extinction
2 of 14 metrics
Elite Dangerous
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$18.67 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$4.59 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-7% Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
63 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
74.3% positive -
76.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
241 -
81.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
179 -
62.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
62 Wins
19.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
3.8K Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
81.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2020 Wins
Apr 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleArtificial Extinction

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

MaybeElite Dangerous

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Artificial Extinction
Elite Dangerous

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

Artificial Extinction

Artificial Extinction

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Elite Dangerous

Elite Dangerous

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −7% $18.67Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +7% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +7% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +7% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Artificial Extinction

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

74% positive (241 reviews) — mostly positive
241 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Elite Dangerous

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

77% positive (81,780 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
81,780 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$18.67 — reasonable price
7% off — minor discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

Strong +47% player growth
4,799 concurrent players — solid base
81,780 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsArtificial ExtinctionElite Dangerous
Release Date
March 13, 2020
April 2, 2015
Developers
100Hr Games Inc
Frontier Developments
Publishers
100Hr Games Inc
Frontier Developments
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Artificial Extinction

No PC requirements data available

Elite Dangerous

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8/10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Supports SteamVR, Oculus Rift and TrackIR

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Artificial Extinction or Elite Dangerous?

Elite Dangerous won the comparison against Artificial Extinction 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 Artificial Extinction worth buying over Elite Dangerous?

Based on the metrics, Elite Dangerous 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 03:44 AM UTC

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