Star Trek: InfiniteVSX4: Foundations
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
X4: Foundations
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X4: Foundations wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice Comparison
Current deals and best prices side by side
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Star Trek: Infinite
Quality
Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
X4: Foundations
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Star Trek: Infinite
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 15 GB available space
X4: Foundations
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6700 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required)
- Storage: 50 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Star Trek: Infinite or X4: Foundations?
X4: Foundations won the comparison against Star Trek: Infinite 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 Star Trek: Infinite worth buying over X4: Foundations?
Based on the metrics, X4: Foundations 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. X4: Foundations currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC