Breakwaters: Crystal Tides vs The Infected
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Infected wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Infected is R$15.50 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Breakwaters: Crystal Tides | The Infected |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 48 | 58 |
| Quality | 54 | 69 |
| Value | 40 | 66 |
| Popularity | 47 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | N/A | R$ 22.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 63.3% positive | 84.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 84 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Breakwaters: Crystal TidesThe Infected
Details and requirements
| Item | Breakwaters: Crystal Tides | The Infected |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 9, 2021 | August 6, 2020 |
| Developers | Soaring Pixels Games | DigX Studios |
| Publishers | Soaring Pixels Games | Headup, DigX Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | win10 or newer | Windows 7+ (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.1ghz+ 6+ cores, Faster is better | Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Geforce 2070 / 5700XT or better | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB + |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Win7 is not currently supported due to OS compatability issues | SSD (Preferred) |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Breakwaters: Crystal Tides or The Infected?
The Infected 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 The Infected?
Based on the metrics, The Infected 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. The Infected currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:33 PM UTC