Back to browse

Bang-On Balls: ChroniclesVSFight Crab

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
93Popularity
29Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-96% $1.09
Buy Now
VS
Fight Crab

Fight Crab

ActionIndieSports
Quality
79Popularity
23Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-96% $0.79
Buy Now

Winner

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

12
Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
12 of 14 metrics
Fight Crab
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.09 -
$0.79 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.32 Wins
$1.95 -
Best Current Discount
-96%
-96%
Sales Frequency
75 price changes Wins
19 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
60/100 -
Steam Review Score
96.1% positive Wins
94.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.3K Wins
743 -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.1K Wins
699 -
Negative Steam Reviews
164 -
44 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
4.2K Wins
739 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
26 Wins
7 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2023 Wins
Jul 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItBang-On Balls: Chronicles

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeFight Crab

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
Fight Crab

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $1.09Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +559% $7.18View
GamersGate
GamersGate +703% $8.75View
Steam
Steam +2193% $24.99View
Fight Crab

Fight Crab

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $0.79Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2430% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

96% positive (4,255 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,255 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.09 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Strong +30% player growth
13 concurrent players — niche audience

Fight Crab

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

94% positive (743 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 60/100 — mixed reception from critics
743 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$0.79 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +500%
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBang-On Balls: ChroniclesFight Crab
Release Date
October 5, 2023
July 29, 2020
Developers
Exit Plan Games
Calappa Games
Publishers
Untold Tales, CouchPlay Interactive
PLAYISM
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
26
7

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600X / Intel® Core™ i5-8400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon™ RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High settings | 1080p | 60FPS

Fight Crab

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Bang-On Balls: Chronicles or Fight Crab?

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles won the comparison against Fight Crab 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 Bang-On Balls: Chronicles worth buying over Fight Crab?

Based on the metrics, Bang-On Balls: Chronicles 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. Fight Crab currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:39 AM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio

Know exactly when a PC game is worth buying

Disclaimer

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.

Prices change fast. Always double-check the final price on the store before buying.

© 2026 GameValio. All rights reserved.