LOST PLANET® 3 vs The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is $2.33 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | LOST PLANET® 3 | The Bureau: XCOM Declassified |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 57 |
| Quality | 55 | 65 |
| Value | 70 | 70 |
| Popularity | 27 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.92 | $0.86 |
| Steam Review Score | 64.6% positive | 67.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 10 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | LOST PLANET® 3 | The Bureau: XCOM Declassified |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 26, 2013 | August 19, 2013 |
| Developers | Spark Unlimited | 2K Marin |
| Publishers | Capcom | 2K |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / Windows 11 | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad core 2.7 GHz or better / Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-8350K, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Quad Core Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460 or better / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT | DirectX11 Compatible, AMD Radeon HD 6950 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 |
| Storage (minimum) | 16 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | Standard audio device | DirectX Compatible |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: LOST PLANET® 3 or The Bureau: XCOM Declassified?
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified won the comparison against LOST PLANET® 3 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 LOST PLANET® 3 worth buying over The Bureau: XCOM Declassified?
Based on the metrics, The Bureau: XCOM Declassified 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC