Skip to content
Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection

Gearbox SoftwareReleased May 1, 2012
ActionSingleplayerMultiplayerGreat SoundtrackFuturisticSci-fi
GameValio recommendation57Maybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

  • Losing players
  • Mixed reviews (7,874 reviews)
  • Great value
Why “Maybe”
57out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 57 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

5 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 21 hours ago$4.77$29.99−84%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace · Price set yesterday$4.89+$0.12−84%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller · Price set 4 days ago$6.39+$1.62−79%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 14 days ago$29.99+$25.22Buy Steam Official store · Price set 7 days ago$29.99+$25.22Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

Some store links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Stores can’t pay for a better score or recommendation. How we make money

Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value76/100
  • $4.77: very accessible price
  • 84% off: deep discount

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $4.77Lowest recorded $2.99Full price $29.99
Quality53/100
  • 64% positive (7,874 reviews): mixed opinions
  • Metacritic 45/100: critics weren't impressed
  • 7,874 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 64% · MixedPositive 5kNegative 3k
Popularity32/100
  • Players down 52% in recent days
  • 10 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 14Peak in period 85

Game details

Developers
Gearbox Software
Publishers
SEGA
Release date
May 1, 2012
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
60
Steam recs
7,824
Supported languages
7 languagesSee the list

English · French · German · Italian · Polish · Russian · Spanish - Spain

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op +4See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Remote Play on TV · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Operating System: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Windows 7
Processor
: 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor
Memory
2GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX560/ATI Radeon HD 5850 (512 minimum)
DirectX®
9.0c
Hard Drive
20GB free hard disk space
Sound
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Other Requirements:
Software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only)

Downloadable content 9

Aliens: Colonial Marines: Season Pass DLC · GAMIVO$1.14BuyDetails
Aliens: Colonial Marines - Bug Hunt DLC DLC · Steam$29.99BuyDetails
Aliens: Colonial Marines - Reconnaissance Pack DLC · Steam$29.99BuyDetails
Aliens: Colonial Marines Limited Edition Pack DLC · Steam$29.99BuyDetails
Aliens: Colonial Marines SHARP Sticks DLC · Steam$29.99BuyDetails
Aliens: Colonial Marines Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun DLC · Steam$29.99BuyDetails
Aliens: Colonial Marines Collector's Edition Pack DLC · Steam$29.99BuyDetails
Aliens: Colonial Marines - Movie Map Pack DLC · Steam$29.99BuyDetails
Aliens: Colonial Marines: Stasis Interrupted DLC · Steam$29.99BuyDetails

Like this? Try these.

View all

Same genres, similar reception.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection cheapest?

The best current deal for Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection is on Kinguin for $4.77.

That's a 84% discount.

What type of game is Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection?

Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection is categorized as: Action.

What platforms is Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection available on?

Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection is available on: Windows.

When was Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection released?

Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection was released on May 1, 2012.

How many people are playing Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection?

According to recent data, Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection has approximately 14 concurrent players 9 hours ago.

Is Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection on sale right now?

Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection is currently 84% off on Kinguin for $4.77.

Who made Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection?

Developed by: Gearbox Software

Published by: SEGA

What are the best deals for Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection?

We're currently tracking 5 deals for Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $4.77 (-84%)
  • Gamivo: $4.89 (-84%)
  • Loaded: $6.39 (-79%)
  • GreenManGaming: $29.99
  • Steam: $29.99
What games are similar to Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection?

If you like Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection, you might also enjoy these games: