X4: Foundations (Steam Game) 
X4: FOUNDATIONS brings our most sophisticated universe SIMULATION ever. Fly every ship, EXPLORE space or manage an empire; TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD and THINK carefully, while you embark on an epic journey. Experience tons of improvements with the massive 6.00 Update!
- Sandbox (422)
- Space Sim (416)
- Economy (408)
- Trading (405)
- Building (404)
- Space (403)
- Exploration (398)
- Grand Strategy (282)
- Management (277)
- First-Person (273)
- Strategy (272)
- Simulation (266)
- Sci-fi (225)
- Singleplayer (219)
- Open World (213)
- Action (169)
- Flight (128)
- Atmospheric (82)
- Crafting (72)
- Survival (64)
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Price | $ 49.99 Top 1% |
| Steam Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 76.8% (mostly positive) / 77.2% |
| Steam DB Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 75.3% / 75.8% |
| Reviews (Steam Purchases / All) | 15.4K Top 2% / 18.5K Top 2% |
| Curators | 171 reviews Top 3% |
| Median Play Time | 194 hours Top 1% |
| Play Time per Dollar | 3.9 hours Top 3% |
| Followers | 126.2K Top 1% |
| Owners | ± 590.3K Top 5% |
| Copies Sold | ± 476K Top 3% |
| Gross Revenue ($) | ± 16.3M Top 2% |
Rating and Reviews (Monthly)
Here you can see X4: Foundations's Steam rating and reviews between November 2018 and December 2023. Steam's rating is varying from 78% (November 2018) to 72.5% (September 2019).
With 18.5K reviews Top 2%, X4: Foundations is an undeniable major AAA level success. The chart is compatible with a long tailed distribution, which suggests there was a good visibility at launch but that it was not followed by significant updates or discounts.
Review Languages
This doughnut chart shows X4: Foundations's review languages. The most popular language is English (55%), followed by German (15%). The player's languages are well diversified, with 27 different languages appearing in the reviews. The game is available in 14 languages, which is great.
Time Played
This chart displays the time played in X4: Foundations, showing a comparison between positive and negative reviews. Notice how the time in game reaches a stellar 616 hours in the 80th percentile.
The median play time for the negative reviews is 5.9 times less than the median for positive reviews. Some players have left a negative review after playing a significant amount of time (266 hours in the 80th percentile) which could mean that a part of X4: Foundations's fanbase was unhappy about an update and review bombed the game. The Players' feedback section might help understanding the issue.
Players' Feedback
| Game's Strengths | Game's Weaknesses |
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The intention behind these pros & cons isn't to establish a balanced evaluation of the game, but rather to assist developers in identifying enhancement opportunities. The game's rating of 76.8% should be taken into account when assessing them.
Take into account that list was generated using AI on a small sample of X4: Foundations's Steam review data, it is not meant to be exhaustive. Moreover, be aware that problems aren't always meant to be solved. Communicating clearly and managing the player's expectations is important too!
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