Natural Selection 2 vs Infested Planet
If you are torn between Natural Selection 2 and Infested Planet, the two share Aliens, RTS and Tactical; here is how the numbers split. Natural Selection 2 wins 2 of our metrics to 1.
Natural Selection 2
Infested Planet| Metric | Natural Selection 2 | Infested Planet | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.26 | ★ 3.30 | Infested Planet by 0.04 (1%) |
| Metacritic | 80 | 75 | Natural Selection 2 by 5 (6%) |
| Catalog popularity | 2,760 adds | 913 adds | Natural Selection 2 by 1847 (67%) |
| Avg. playtime | 3h | 3h | Similar length |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2012 | 2013 | Infested Planet is newer by 1 yr |
Verdict
Natural Selection 2 takes 2 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Aliens, RTS, Tactical and steam-trading-cards, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.