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Crimson OathVSFlintlock: The Siege of Dawn

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

Crimson Oath

Crimson Oath

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
67Popularity
23Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-68% $4.83
Buy Now
VS
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
62Popularity
25Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-92% $3.00
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Crimson Oath
7 of 14 metrics
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.83 -
$3.00 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.72 -
$2.19 Wins
Best Current Discount
-68% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
13 price changes -
82 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
84.1% positive Wins
75.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
624 -
1.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
525 -
949 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
99 Wins
313 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
8 Wins
7 -
Steam Recommendations
632 -
1.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
81 Wins
38 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2026 Wins
Jul 2024 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCrimson Oath

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

Wait for SaleFlintlock: The Siege of Dawn

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Crimson Oath
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

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

Crimson Oath

Crimson Oath

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -68% $4.83Buy Now
Steam
Steam +210% $14.99View
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $3.00Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +233% $10.00View
Steam
Steam +1233% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1233% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Crimson Oath

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

84% positive (624 reviews) — mostly positive
624 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.83 — very accessible price
68% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($4.72)

Popularity

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

-56% player drop
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

75% positive (1,261 reviews) — mostly positive
1,261 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.00 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.19 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCrimson OathFlintlock: The Siege of Dawn
Release Date
April 29, 2026
July 17, 2024
Developers
Parry Frames Team
A44 Games
Publishers
Parry Frames Team
Kepler Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
81
38

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Crimson Oath

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows10/11 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700/AMD Ryzen 5 5500
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060/AMD Radeon RX 6600
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 9 GB available space
  • Sound Card: N/A
  • VR Support: No
  • Additional Notes: SSD required. All above tested with DLSS/FSR enabled.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 2060 Super / Radeon RX 5700 / Intel Arc A750 (8GB+ RAM)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Crimson Oath or Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn?

Crimson Oath and Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Crimson Oath worth buying over Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Crimson Oath currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC

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