X3: Terran Conflict vs X4: Foundations
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
X4: Foundations wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. X3: Terran Conflict is $3.62 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | X3: Terran Conflict | X4: Foundations |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 67 |
| Quality | 79 | 66 |
| Value | 82 | 80 |
| Popularity | 27 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.46 | $5.08 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.9% positive | 79.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 42 | 2.7K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | X3: Terran Conflict | X4: Foundations |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 16, 2008 | November 30, 2018 |
| Developers | Egosoft | Egosoft |
| Publishers | Egosoft | Egosoft |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista SP1 | Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD® equivalent at 2.0 GHz | Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 3 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 256 MB 3D DirectX 9 Compatible video card (not onboard) with Pixel Shader 3.0 support | NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6700 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required) |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 10GB of free space | — |
| Sound (minimum) | Soundcard (Surround Sound support recommended) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: X3: Terran Conflict or X4: Foundations?
X4: Foundations won the comparison against X3: Terran Conflict 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 X3: Terran Conflict 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. X3: Terran Conflict currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC