First Strike vs Liquidation RTS
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
First Strike wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. First Strike is $12.60 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | First Strike | Liquidation RTS |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 56 |
| Quality | 62 | 69 |
| Value | 77 | 71 |
| Popularity | 27 | 18 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.99 | $15.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.8% positive | 89.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | First Strike | Liquidation RTS |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 30, 2017 | August 4, 2026 |
| Developers | Blindflug Studios AG | Divio |
| Publishers | Blindflug Studios AG | MicroProse Software |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Win 10 (64 bit), Win 11 (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core i7, 2,2 GHz | Intel Core i5 or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVidia® Geforce GTX 1650 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or AMD R9 280 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: First Strike or Liquidation RTS?
First Strike won the comparison against Liquidation RTS 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 First Strike worth buying over Liquidation RTS?
Based on the metrics, First Strike 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. First Strike currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC