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X4: Foundations - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

X4: Foundations

EgosoftReleased November 30, 2018
ActionStrategySimulationSingleplayer3DSandbox
GameValio recommendation67Maybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

  • Gaining popularity
  • Mixed reviews (25,459 reviews)
  • Great value
Why “Maybe”
67out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 67 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

GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 17 hours ago$5.08$49.99−90%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace · Price set 2 days ago$5.13+$0.05−90%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller · Price set 3 days ago$8.39+$3.31−83%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 4 days ago$49.99+$44.91Buy Steam Official store · Price set 12 days ago$49.99+$44.91Buy

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.

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Behind the recommendation

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

Value80/100
  • $5.08: very accessible price
  • 90% off: deep discount
  • Historical low: $4.00: room for better deals

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

Price history
Now $5.08Lowest recorded $4.00Full price $49.99
Quality66/100
  • 79% positive (25,459 reviews): mostly positive
  • 25,459 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 79% · Mostly PositivePositive 20kNegative 5k
Popularity37/100
  • Players down 15% in recent days
  • 2,837 concurrent players: solid base
  • 25,459 total reviews: proven game with large community

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 3kPeak in period 5k

Game details

Developers
Egosoft
Publishers
Egosoft
Release date
November 30, 2018
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Achievements
172
Steam recs
25,381
Official website
www.x4foundations.com
Supported languages
14 languages, 5 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · German (audio) · French (audio) · Italian · Simplified Chinese · Portuguese - Brazil (audio) · Spanish - Spain · Traditional Chinese · Russian (audio) · Korean · Japanese · Spanish - Latin America · Polish · Czech

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +13See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Workshop · Adjustable Text Size · Camera Comfort · Color Alternatives · Custom Volume Controls · Playable without Timed Input · DualShock Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Save Anytime · Stereo Sound · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

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

Downloadable content 1

X4: Cradle of Humanity DLC · Loaded$3.99−73%BuyDetails

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Frequently asked questions

Is X4: Foundations worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy X4: Foundations cheapest?

The best current deal for X4: Foundations is on Gamivo for $5.08.

That's a 90% discount.

What type of game is X4: Foundations?

X4: Foundations is categorized as: Action, Strategy, Simulation.

What platforms is X4: Foundations available on?

X4: Foundations is available on: Linux, Windows.

When was X4: Foundations released?

X4: Foundations was released on November 30, 2018.

How many people are playing X4: Foundations?

According to recent data, X4: Foundations has approximately 2,837 concurrent players 21 hours ago.

Is X4: Foundations on sale right now?

X4: Foundations is currently 90% off on Gamivo for $5.08.

Who made X4: Foundations?

Developed by: Egosoft

Published by: Egosoft

What are the best deals for X4: Foundations?

We're currently tracking 5 deals for X4: Foundations across different stores:

  • Gamivo: $5.08 (-90%)
  • Kinguin: $5.13 (-90%)
  • Loaded: $8.39 (-83%)
  • GreenManGaming: $49.99
  • Steam: $49.99
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