Silent Storm Gold Edition vs XCOM® 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
XCOM® 2 wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Silent Storm Gold Edition is $0.97 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Silent Storm Gold Edition | XCOM® 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 63 | 73 |
| Quality | 85 | 87 |
| Value | 68 | 76 |
| Popularity | 24 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.99 | $1.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.1% positive | 84.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 2.8K |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Silent Storm Gold Edition | XCOM® 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 2, 2013 | February 4, 2016 |
| Developers | Nival | Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Publishers | THQ Nordic | 2K, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7/8 | Windows® 7, 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 1.8 GHz Processor | 3GHz Quad Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9 | 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | — | DirectX compatible sound card |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Silent Storm Gold Edition or XCOM® 2?
XCOM® 2 won the comparison against Silent Storm Gold Edition 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 Silent Storm Gold Edition 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. XCOM® 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC