X4: Foundations vs X3: Reunion
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
X4: Foundations
+8
rating points
More player ratings
X4: Foundations
21 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Similar
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Similar
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Genres
SimulatorStrategy
Themes
ActionSandbox
Features
space simulation
Key Differences
Perspective
X4: Foundations
-X3: Reunion
Third person
Genres
X4: Foundations
-X3: Reunion
Role-playing (RPG)
Themes
X4: Foundations
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Science fiction
X3: Reunion
-Features
X4: Foundations
tradingeconomyflight
X3: Reunion
-Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | X4: Foundations | X3: Reunion |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2018 | Oct 28, 2005 |
| Rating | 77/100 (21 ratings) | 69/100 (12 ratings) |
| Genres | SimulatorStrategy | Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategy |
| Themes | 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)ActionSandboxScience fiction | ActionSandbox |
| Features | space simulationtradingeconomyflight | space simulation |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | First person | First personThird person |
| Platforms | Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows) | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
X4: Foundations and X3: Reunion have a 8/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, First person, Simulator, Strategy, Action, Sandbox.
X4: Foundations stands out for 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Science fiction, while X3: Reunion stands out for Third person, Role-playing (RPG).
X4: Foundations has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, First person, Simulator are the most likely to find value in both.