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Crossing Guard JoeVSSavage Halloween

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

Crossing Guard Joe

Crossing Guard Joe

ActionCasualSimulation
Quality
73Popularity
37Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$5.99
Buy Now
VS
Savage Halloween

Savage Halloween

Quality
71Popularity
33Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈5d
-70% $1.52
Buy Now

Winner

Savage Halloween wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 6 of 10 head-to-head metrics.

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

4
Crossing Guard Joe
4 of 10 metrics
Savage Halloween
6 of 10 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.99 -
$1.52 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$1.57 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-70% Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
31 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
93.8% positive Wins
93.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
193 Wins
107 -
Positive Steam Reviews
181 Wins
100 -
Negative Steam Reviews
12 -
7 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Mar 2022 Wins
Oct 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCrossing Guard Joe

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

MaybeSavage Halloween

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Crossing Guard Joe
Savage Halloween

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

Crossing Guard Joe

Crossing Guard Joe

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now
Savage Halloween

Savage Halloween

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -70% $1.52Buy Now
Steam
Steam +228% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Crossing Guard Joe

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (193 reviews) — very positive reception
193 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$5.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Savage Halloween

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

93% positive (107 reviews) — very positive reception
107 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.52 — very accessible price
70% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($1.46)

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCrossing Guard JoeSavage Halloween
Release Date
March 4, 2022
October 26, 2020
Developers
September Games
2ndBoss
Publishers
September Games
2ndBoss
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Crossing Guard Joe or Savage Halloween?

Savage Halloween won the comparison against Crossing Guard Joe 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 Crossing Guard Joe worth buying over Savage Halloween?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC

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