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Crime SimulatorVSThe Break-In

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

Crime Simulator

Crime Simulator

ActionIndieSimulationSingleplayerMultiplayerLife Sim +14
Quality
68Popularity
31Value
72
SteamBest price· Steam
−50% $7.49
Buy
VS
The Break-In

The Break-In

ActionIndieSimulationMultiplayerExplorationFunny +15
Quality
71Popularity
27Value
44
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−57% $8.59
Buy

Winner

Crime Simulator wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Steam
11
Crime Simulator
11 of 14 metrics
The Break-In
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.49 Wins
$8.59 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.96 Wins
$7.84 -
Best Current Discount
-50% -
-57% Wins
Sales Frequency
113 price changes Wins
86 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
82.5% positive -
87.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
6.4K Wins
2.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.3K Wins
1.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K -
248 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
690 Wins
13 -
Steam Recommendations
6.3K Wins
2.0K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
65 Wins
43 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Jun 2025 Wins
May 2025 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeCrime Simulator

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

Wait for SaleThe Break-In

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:
Crime Simulator
The Break-In

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

Crime Simulator

Crime Simulator

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −50% $7.49Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +59% $11.93View
GamersGate
GamersGate +100% $14.99View
The Break-In

The Break-In

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −57% $8.59Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +133% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +133% $19.99View

Crime Simulator

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

82% positive (6,360 reviews): mostly positive
6,360 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$7.49: very accessible price
50% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($6.96)

Popularity

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

Players up 99% in recent days
1,219 concurrent players: solid base

The Break-In

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

88% positive (2,045 reviews): very positive reception
2,045 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$8.59: very accessible price
57% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($7.84)

Popularity

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

Players up 480% in recent days
29 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsCrime SimulatorThe Break-In
Release date
June 17, 2025
May 29, 2025
Developers
CookieDev
jorgen games Ltd, Oliver Josh
Publishers
PlayWay S.A., Ultimate Games S.A.
jorgen games Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
65
43

Crime Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce RTX 3060 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • Additional Notes: Internet connection required for Online CO-OP

The Break-In

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale
Which is better: Crime Simulator or The Break-In?

Crime Simulator won the comparison against The Break-In 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 Crime Simulator worth buying over The Break-In?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 09:20 AM UTC

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