Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander vs Xenonauts
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is $12.09 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander | Xenonauts |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 60 |
| Quality | 75 | 82 |
| Value | 81 | 61 |
| Popularity | 48 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.95 | $14.04 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.5% positive | 86.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 35 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander | Xenonauts |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 8, 2016 | June 16, 2014 |
| Developers | Massive Damage, Inc. | Goldhawk Interactive |
| Publishers | Massive Damage, Inc. | Goldhawk Interactive |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2GHZ | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 512MB | 512 MB DirectX 9.0c Compliant Video Card |
| Storage (minimum) | 400 MB available space | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | Solid State Hard Drive |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander or Xenonauts?
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander won the comparison against Xenonauts 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 Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander worth buying over Xenonauts?
Based on the metrics, Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander 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. Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC