Elite Dangerous vs X4: Foundations
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
X4: Foundations wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Elite Dangerous is $0.29 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Elite Dangerous | X4: Foundations |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 56 | 67 |
| Quality | 78 | 66 |
| Value | 40 | 80 |
| Popularity | 41 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.79 | $5.08 |
| Steam Review Score | 76.5% positive | 79.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4.0K | 2.7K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Elite DangerousX4: Foundations
Details and requirements
| Item | Elite Dangerous | X4: Foundations |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 2, 2015 | November 30, 2018 |
| Developers | Frontier Developments | Egosoft |
| Publishers | Frontier Developments | Egosoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 8/10 64-bit | Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better | Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X | NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6700 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Elite Dangerous or X4: Foundations?
X4: Foundations won the comparison against Elite Dangerous 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 Elite Dangerous worth buying over X4: Foundations?
Based on the metrics, X4: Foundations 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. X4: Foundations currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:12 PM UTC