Sid Meier's Civilization VI vs XCOM 2
XCOM 2 is the cheaper of the two right now at US$2.99 on GOG, US$57.00 less than Sid Meier's Civilization VI. On playtime it is also the better value: XCOM 2 costs US$0.07/h against US$2.00/h for Sid Meier's Civilization VI — 40h to beat versus 30h. Steam players rate Sid Meier's Civilization VI higher: 86% positive against 85%.
Sid Meier's Civilization VI vs XCOM 2, side by side
| Metric | Sid Meier's Civilization VI | XCOM 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price now | US$59.99 on Steam | US$2.99 on GOG |
| All-time low | US$2.36 on GameBillet | US$1.98 on GameBillet |
| Steam rating | 86% positive | 85% positive |
| Hours to beat | 30h | 40h |
| Cost per hour | US$2.00/h | US$0.07/h |
| Players | Up to 12 online | Single-player + 1v1 multiplayer |
| Available on | Steam, Epic | Steam, Epic, GOG |
| Released | 2016, Firaxis Games | 2016, Firaxis Games |
Pick Sid Meier's Civilization VI if
The definitive "one more turn" game. It is a 4X Strategy by Firaxis Games, 2016, and takes about 30 hours. The catch: base game is thin — the expansions are close to mandatory. Full Sid Meier's Civilization VI price breakdown.
Pick XCOM 2 if
Squad losses hurt because the soldiers are yours. It is a Turn-based Tactics by Firaxis Games, 2016, and takes about 40 hours. The catch: save-scumming is hard to resist. Full XCOM 2 price breakdown.
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