Crooked vs Kill the Brickman
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Kill the Brickman wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Crooked is $2.40 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Crooked | Kill the Brickman |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Not Enough Data × Maybe | 60 | 61 |
| Quality | 50 | 60 |
| Value | 76 | 80 |
| Popularity | 0 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.99 | $3.99 |
| Steam Review Score | N/A | 76.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Crooked | Kill the Brickman |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 31, 2026 | August 21, 2025 |
| Developers | indie-dir | Doonutsaur |
| Publishers | indie-dir | poncle presents |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | Dual-core x86-64, ~2.0 GHz (any CPU from the last ~10 years) | Intel Core i5-8600K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Any GPU supporting Vulkan or OpenGL 3.3 / DirectX 11 — integrated Intel HD 4000+ is fine | GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 5500 XT |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Crooked or Kill the Brickman?
Kill the Brickman won the comparison against Crooked 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 Crooked worth buying over Kill the Brickman?
Based on the metrics, Kill the Brickman 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. Kill the Brickman currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:47 PM UTC