Buoyancy vs The Crust
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Crust wins 12 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Buoyancy is R$9.38 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Buoyancy | The Crust |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 40 | 53 |
| Quality | 48 | 63 |
| Value | 40 | 81 |
| Popularity | 24 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | N/A | R$ 36.27 |
| Steam Review Score | 54.5% positive | 75% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 837 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
BuoyancyThe Crust
Details and requirements
| Item | Buoyancy | The Crust |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 30, 2019 | September 10, 2026 |
| Developers | Devs on a Boat | VEOM Studio |
| Publishers | Devs on a Boat | Crytivo |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7 64-bit or newer |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i5 or better | Intel i5-7700 or equivalent AMD-Hardware |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Geforce GTX 700/Radeon HD 7000 series or better | GeForce 1070 or equivalent with 8GB of video RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Buoyancy or The Crust?
The Crust won the comparison against Buoyancy 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 Buoyancy worth buying over The Crust?
Based on the metrics, The Crust 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 Crust currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:25 PM UTC