Crashlands vs Planetaries
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Crashlands wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Crashlands is $7.86 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Crashlands | Planetaries |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 54 |
| Quality | 85 | 48 |
| Value | 49 | 70 |
| Popularity | 30 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.13 | $9.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.4% positive | 58.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 75 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Crashlands | Planetaries |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 21, 2016 | August 15, 2024 |
| Developers | Butterscotch Shenanigans | EY-Studio |
| Publishers | Butterscotch Shenanigans | EY-Studio |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i7-8700 (3.7 GHz 6 Core) / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (3.7 GHz 8 Core) or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (req. 6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (req. 6GB VRAM) |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 10 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | — | SSD (Preferred) |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Crashlands or Planetaries?
Crashlands won the comparison against Planetaries 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 worth buying over Planetaries?
Based on the metrics, Crashlands 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. Planetaries currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:37 PM UTC