Aloft vs Breakwaters: Crystal Tides
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Aloft wins 13 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Aloft is $5.48 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Aloft | Breakwaters: Crystal Tides |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 56 | 48 |
| Quality | 68 | 54 |
| Value | 63 | 40 |
| Popularity | 28 | 47 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.51 | N/A |
| Steam Review Score | 82.6% positive | 63.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 131 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Aloft | Breakwaters: Crystal Tides |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 15, 2025 | December 9, 2021 |
| Developers | Astrolabe Interactive Inc. | Soaring Pixels Games |
| Publishers | Funcom | Soaring Pixels Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10+, 64-bit | win10 or newer |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-10700K/ AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700 | 3.1ghz+ 6+ cores, Faster is better |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 2070S / AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT / Intel® Arc™ A770 | Geforce 2070 / 5700XT or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 12 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Aloft or Breakwaters: Crystal Tides?
Aloft won the comparison against Breakwaters: Crystal Tides based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Aloft worth buying over Breakwaters: Crystal Tides?
Based on the metrics, Aloft won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Aloft currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC