Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ vs X-COM: UFO Defense
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. X-COM: UFO Defense is R$38.90 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ | X-COM: UFO Defense |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 69 | 58 |
| Quality | 68 | 77 |
| Value | 70 | 63 |
| Popularity | 34 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 39.99 | R$ 1.09 |
| Steam Review Score | 61.1% positive | 96.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 264 | 39 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™X-COM: UFO Defense
Details and requirements
| Item | Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ | X-COM: UFO Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 23, 2014 | September 4, 2008 |
| Developers | Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Linux) | MicroProse Software, Inc |
| Publishers | 2K, Aspyr (Linux) | 2K |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® Vista SP2 / Windows® 7 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD HD5000 series or better (or ATI R9 series for Mantle support), nVidia GT400 series or better, or Intel IvyBridge or better integrated graphics | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ or X-COM: UFO Defense?
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ won the comparison against X-COM: UFO Defense 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 Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ worth buying over X-COM: UFO Defense?
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. Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:03 PM UTC