Phoenix Point vs XCOM® 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
XCOM® 2 wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. XCOM® 2 is $0.44 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Phoenix Point | XCOM® 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 64 | 72 |
| Quality | 72 | 87 |
| Value | 82 | 75 |
| Popularity | 30 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.13 | $1.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 73.3% positive | 84.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 181 | 2.8K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Phoenix Point | XCOM® 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 3, 2020 | February 4, 2016 |
| Developers | Snapshot Games Inc. | Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Publishers | Snapshot Games Inc. | 2K, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Win 10, 8 and 7 SP1+ (64 bit) | Windows® 7, 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 3GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3.1 GHz or better | 3GHz Quad Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 | 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Phoenix Point or XCOM® 2?
XCOM® 2 won the comparison against Phoenix Point 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 Phoenix Point worth buying over XCOM® 2?
Based on the metrics, XCOM® 2 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. Phoenix Point currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:25 PM UTC