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CosmonauticaVSX3: Terran Conflict

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

Cosmonautica

Cosmonautica

StrategyIndieSimulationAdventureSingleplayerSandboxExploration +14
Quality
45Popularity
48Value
72
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Historical low
−89% $1.13
Buy
VS
X3: Terran Conflict

X3: Terran Conflict

ActionStrategySimulationSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackSandbox +14
Quality
79Popularity
27Value
35
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−91% $1.50
Buy

Winner

X3: Terran Conflict wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Buy on Kinguin
4
Cosmonautica
4 of 15 metrics
X3: Terran Conflict
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.13 Wins
$1.50 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.13 Wins
$1.28 -
Best Current Discount
-89% -
-91% Wins
Sales Frequency
91 price changes -
135 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
73/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
48.9% positive -
84.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
949 -
2.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
464 -
1.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
485 -
315 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
45 Wins
Steam Recommendations
943 -
2.1K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
31 -
33 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2015 Wins
Oct 2008 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeCosmonautica

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Wait for SaleX3: Terran Conflict

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Cosmonautica
X3: Terran Conflict

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

Cosmonautica

Cosmonautica

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −89% $1.13Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin$5.82View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$9.99View
Steam
Steam$9.99View
X3: Terran Conflict

X3: Terran Conflict

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $1.50Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +13% $1.69View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$15.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$15.99View
Steam
Steam$15.99View

Cosmonautica

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

49% positive (949 reviews): mostly negative
949 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.13: very accessible price
89% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 100% in recent days

X3: Terran Conflict

Quality

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

85% positive (2,091 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 73/100: generally favorable from critics
2,091 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.50: very accessible price
91% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.28)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players down 11% in recent days
41 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsCosmonauticaX3: Terran Conflict
Release date
July 31, 2015
October 16, 2008
Developers
Chasing Carrots
Egosoft
Publishers
Chasing Carrots
Egosoft
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
31
33

Cosmonautica

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: 3,0 GHz Dual-Core or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible with 1024 MB or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 800 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows compatible

X3: Terran Conflict

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista SP1
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD® equivalent at 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB 3D DirectX 9 Compatible video card (not onboard) with Pixel Shader 3.0 support
  • Hard Drive: 10GB of free space
  • Sound: Soundcard (Surround Sound support recommended)
Which is better: Cosmonautica or X3: Terran Conflict?

X3: Terran Conflict won the comparison against Cosmonautica 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 Cosmonautica worth buying over X3: Terran Conflict?

Based on the metrics, X3: Terran Conflict 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. Cosmonautica currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC

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