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Crashlands 2VSTransistor

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Crashlands 2

Crashlands 2

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
71Popularity
27Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-54% $11.62
Buy Now
VS
Transistor

Transistor

Quality
90Popularity
36Value
37
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Crashlands 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

8
Crashlands 2
8 of 13 metrics
Transistor
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.62 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.99 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-54% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
64 price changes Wins
12 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
87.9% positive -
93.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.1K -
27.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.9K -
26.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
259 Wins
1.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
37 Wins
11 -
Steam Recommendations
2.1K -
27.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
40 Wins
33 -
Supported Languages
10 languages
10 languages
Release Date
Apr 2025 Wins
May 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCrashlands 2

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeTransistor

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Crashlands 2
Transistor

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

Crashlands 2

Crashlands 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -54% $11.62Buy Now
Steam
Steam +115% $24.99View
Transistor

Transistor

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +48% $29.55View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Crashlands 2

Quality

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

88% positive (2,141 reviews) — very positive reception
2,141 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$11.62 — reasonable price
54% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($9.99)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-33% player decline
24 concurrent players — niche audience

Transistor

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

94% positive (27,870 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
27,870 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-100% player drop
27,870 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCrashlands 2Transistor
Release Date
April 10, 2025
May 20, 2014
Developers
Butterscotch Shenanigans
Supergiant Games
Publishers
Butterscotch Shenanigans
Supergiant Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
40
33

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Crashlands 2 or Transistor?

Crashlands 2 won the comparison against Transistor 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 Crashlands 2 worth buying over Transistor?

Based on the metrics, Crashlands 2 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. Crashlands 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC

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