Pandora: First Contact vs Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Pandora: First Contact is R$30.27 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Pandora: First Contact | Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 58 | 69 |
| Quality | 60 | 68 |
| Value | 83 | 70 |
| Popularity | 22 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 9.72 | R$ 39.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 61.6% positive | 61.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 264 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Pandora: First Contact
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
Loaded Cheapest Authorized resellerR$39.99−60%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized resellerR$99.00Buy 
Nuuvem Authorized resellerR$99.00Buy Side by side over time
Pandora: First ContactSid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
Details and requirements
| Item | Pandora: First Contact | Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 30, 2014 | October 23, 2014 |
| Developers | Proxy Studios | Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Linux) |
| Publishers | Slitherine Ltd. | 2K, Aspyr (Linux) |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows® Vista SP2 / Windows® 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3 or equivalent | 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 series / ATI Radeon HD 4870 series) | AMD HD5000 series or better (or ATI R9 series for Mantle support), nVidia GT400 series or better, or Intel IvyBridge or better integrated graphics |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Pandora: First Contact or Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™?
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ won the comparison against Pandora: First Contact 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 Pandora: First Contact worth buying over Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™?
Based on the metrics, Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ 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. Pandora: First Contact currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:55 PM UTC