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Crying SunsVSFTL: Faster Than Light

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

Crying Suns

Crying Suns

Quality
80Popularity
28Value
79
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FTL: Faster Than Light

FTL: Faster Than Light

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
91Popularity
39Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−74% $2.62
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Winner

FTL: Faster Than Light wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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Crying Suns
6 of 15 metrics
FTL: Faster Than Light
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.01 Wins
$2.62 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.96 Wins
$2.49 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-74% -
Sales Frequency
104 price changes -
136 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
85.6% positive -
94.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.1K -
62.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.7K -
59.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
453 Wins
3.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12 -
955 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.1K -
62.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
79 Wins
51 -
Supported Languages
7 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2019 Wins
Sep 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCrying Suns

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

Worth ItFTL: Faster Than Light

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Crying Suns
FTL: Faster Than Light

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

Crying Suns

Crying Suns

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FTL: Faster Than Light

FTL: Faster Than Light

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Crying Suns

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

86% positive (3,143 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,143 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.01 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

+11% player growth
10 concurrent players — niche audience

FTL: Faster Than Light

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (62,642 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
62,642 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.62 — very accessible price
74% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($2.26)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

742 concurrent players — smaller but active
62,642 total reviews — major title
Game DetailsCrying SunsFTL: Faster Than Light
Release Date
September 18, 2019
September 14, 2012
Developers
Alt Shift
Subset Games
Publishers
Alt Shift
Subset Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
79
51

Crying Suns

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Core i3 2,5 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated GPU, 2 GB VRAM / GTX 750ti or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Recommended resolution: 1920x1080 (Can go up to 5K@60FPS with high end gpu)

FTL: Faster Than Light

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Which is better: Crying Suns or FTL: Faster Than Light?

FTL: Faster Than Light won the comparison against Crying Suns 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 Crying Suns worth buying over FTL: Faster Than Light?

Based on the metrics, FTL: Faster Than Light 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. Crying Suns currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC

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