Breakwaters: Crystal Tides vs Hard Time III
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hard Time III wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Hard Time III is R$20.63 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Breakwaters: Crystal Tides | Hard Time III |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 48 | 61 |
| Quality | 54 | 69 |
| Value | 40 | 75 |
| Popularity | 47 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | N/A | R$ 17.36 |
| Steam Review Score | 63.3% positive | 85% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 7 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Breakwaters: Crystal Tides
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Breakwaters: Crystal Tides | Hard Time III |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 9, 2021 | September 9, 2024 |
| Developers | Soaring Pixels Games | MDickie |
| Publishers | Soaring Pixels Games | MDickie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | win10 or newer | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.1ghz+ 6+ cores, Faster is better | Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 2.2gHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Geforce 2070 / 5700XT or better | DirectX 12 compatible video card |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 400 MB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Win7 is not currently supported due to OS compatability issues | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Breakwaters: Crystal Tides or Hard Time III?
Hard Time III 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 Breakwaters: Crystal Tides worth buying over Hard Time III?
Based on the metrics, Hard Time III 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. Hard Time III currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC