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Galactic Civilizations IVVSThe Pegasus Expedition

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

Galactic Civilizations IV

Galactic Civilizations IV

Quality
60Popularity
27Value
82
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in 1 day
−86% $5.73
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The Pegasus Expedition

The Pegasus Expedition

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
56Popularity
19Value
30
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 17 hours
−98% $0.42
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Winner

Galactic Civilizations IV wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Galactic Civilizations IV
9 of 14 metrics
The Pegasus Expedition
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.73 -
$0.42 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.92 -
$0.28 Wins
Best Current Discount
-86% -
-98% Wins
Sales Frequency
44 price changes -
61 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
72.7% positive Wins
69.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.2K Wins
242 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.6K Wins
168 -
Negative Steam Reviews
595 -
74 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
253 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
2.2K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
86 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2023 Wins
Jun 2023 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGalactic Civilizations IV

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

Skip ThisThe Pegasus Expedition

This isn't its moment. Right now, there are better options or better times to consider this one.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Galactic Civilizations IV
The Pegasus Expedition

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

Galactic Civilizations IV

Galactic Civilizations IV

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −86% $5.73Buy Now
Steam
Steam$39.99View
The Pegasus Expedition

The Pegasus Expedition

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −98% $0.42Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Galactic Civilizations IV

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

73% positive (2,182 reviews) — mostly positive
2,182 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$5.73 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($5.71)

Popularity

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

170 concurrent players — smaller but active

The Pegasus Expedition

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

69% positive (242 reviews) — mixed opinions
242 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$0.42 — very accessible price
98% off — massive discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

2 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsGalactic Civilizations IVThe Pegasus Expedition
Release Date
October 19, 2023
June 20, 2023
Developers
Stardock Entertainment
Kalla Gameworks
Publishers
Stardock Entertainment
Fulqrum Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
86

Galactic Civilizations IV

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Quad-Core Processor (Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 2x00)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1GB VRAM Video Card
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 22 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
  • Additional Notes: 720p Minimum Screen Resolution Required

The Pegasus Expedition

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Galactic Civilizations IV or The Pegasus Expedition?

Galactic Civilizations IV won the comparison against The Pegasus Expedition 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 Galactic Civilizations IV worth buying over The Pegasus Expedition?

Based on the metrics, Galactic Civilizations IV 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. Galactic Civilizations IV currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC

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