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Crab ChampionsVSGatekeeper

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Crab Champions

Crab Champions

ActionCasualIndieEarly AccessAdventureMultiplayer3DAction Roguelike +14
Quality
78Popularity
36Value
49
SteamBest price· Steam
$9.99
Buy
VS
Gatekeeper

Gatekeeper

ActionIndieAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayer3D +14
Quality
68Popularity
28Value
51
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−97% $0.42
Buy

Winner

Gatekeeper wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Gatekeeper is currently cheaper ($0.42 vs $9.99 for Crab Champions) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.

Buy on Kinguin
7
Crab Champions
7 of 14 metrics
Gatekeeper
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 -
$0.42 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.99 -
$0.32 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-97% Wins
Sales Frequency
7 price changes -
96 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
97.9% positive Wins
82.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
26.6K Wins
2.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
26.1K Wins
2.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
555 -
474 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
414 Wins
46 -
Steam Recommendations
26.5K Wins
2.6K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
109 Wins
81 -
Supported Languages
1 language -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2023 -
Aug 2025 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeCrab Champions

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleGatekeeper

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Crab Champions
Gatekeeper

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

Crab Champions

Crab Champions

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy
Gatekeeper

Gatekeeper

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −97% $0.42Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$8.47View
GamersGate
GamersGate$9.74View
Steam
Steam$14.99View

Crab Champions

Quality

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

98% positive (26,645 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
26,645 reviews: large sample

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$9.99: very accessible price
Historical low: $6.99: room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

Players down 24% in recent days
485 concurrent players: smaller but active
26,645 total reviews: proven game with large community

Gatekeeper

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (2,722 reviews): mostly positive
2,722 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$0.42: very accessible price
97% off: deep discount
Historical low: $0.32: room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players up 77% in recent days
69 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsCrab ChampionsGatekeeper
Release date
April 1, 2023
August 1, 2025
Developers
Noisestorm
Gravity Lagoon
Publishers
Noisestorm
HypeTrain Digital
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
109
81

Crab Champions

No PC requirements data available

Gatekeeper

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or above
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-9100
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 1060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Which is better: Crab Champions or Gatekeeper?

Gatekeeper won the comparison against Crab Champions 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 Crab Champions worth buying over Gatekeeper?

Based on the metrics, Gatekeeper 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. Gatekeeper currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:12 AM UTC

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

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