Cronos: The New Dawn vs The Callisto Protocol™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Cronos: The New Dawn wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Callisto Protocol™ is $13.42 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cronos: The New Dawn | The Callisto Protocol™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 71 | 46 |
| Quality | 71 | 58 |
| Value | 91 | 36 |
| Popularity | 32 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $20.24 | $6.71 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.2% positive | 66.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 154 | 52 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cronos: The New Dawn | The Callisto Protocol™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 5, 2025 | December 1, 2022 |
| Developers | Bloober Team | Striking Distance Studios |
| Publishers | Bloober Team SA | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 x64 | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-10700K | Amd Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel® Core™ i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce®RTX 3080, or AMD Radeon™ RX6800 -XT, or Intel® Arc™ B580 (allows for gameplay in 1080p) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 75 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cronos: The New Dawn or The Callisto Protocol™?
Cronos: The New Dawn won the comparison against The Callisto Protocol™ 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 Cronos: The New Dawn worth buying over The Callisto Protocol™?
Based on the metrics, Cronos: The New Dawn 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. Cronos: The New Dawn currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC