Blackguards vs XCOM®: Chimera Squad
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Blackguards wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Blackguards is R$11.78 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Blackguards | XCOM®: Chimera Squad |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 61 |
| Quality | 63 | 61 |
| Value | 77 | 78 |
| Popularity | 28 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 1.69 | R$ 13.47 |
| Steam Review Score | 63.6% positive | 71.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 175 | 48 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Blackguards | XCOM®: Chimera Squad |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 22, 2014 | April 23, 2020 |
| Developers | Daedalic Entertainment | Firaxis Games |
| Publishers | Daedalic Entertainment | 2K |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (32/64 bits versions) | Windows 7 64bit / Windows 8.1 64bit / Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 GHz Quad Core CPU | 3GHz Quad Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275, ATI Radeon 4770 Series or higher | 2GB AMD Radeon HD R9 290, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 18 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Blackguards or XCOM®: Chimera Squad?
Blackguards won the comparison against XCOM®: Chimera Squad 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 Blackguards worth buying over XCOM®: Chimera Squad?
Based on the metrics, Blackguards 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. XCOM®: Chimera Squad currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:24 PM UTC