Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time vs Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is R$116.51 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 67 |
| Quality | 70 | 73 |
| Value | 41 | 75 |
| Popularity | 29 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 219.90 | R$ 103.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.3% positive | 90.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 106 | 187 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 18, 2022 | July 26, 2023 |
| Developers | Beenox, Activision Shanghai | Insomniac Games, Nixxes Software |
| Publishers | Activision | PlayStation Publishing LLC |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 | Windows 10 (version 1909 or higher) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core i5-2500k/AMD Ryzen 5 1600X. ARM64 installation not recommended. | Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 970/AMD R9 390 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 75 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time or Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart?
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart won the comparison against Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time 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 Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time worth buying over Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart?
Based on the metrics, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart 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. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC