CRYMACHINAVSSoul Hackers 2
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
CRYMACHINA
Better Deal· Green Man Gaming
Soul Hackers 2
Better Deal· Green Man GamingWinner
Soul Hackers 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
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
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
CRYMACHINA
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Soul Hackers 2
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
CRYMACHINA
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1400
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon Vega 56
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Soul Hackers 2
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 22 GB available space
- Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS (100% Render Scale). Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: CRYMACHINA or Soul Hackers 2?
Soul Hackers 2 won the comparison against CRYMACHINA 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 CRYMACHINA worth buying over Soul Hackers 2?
Based on the metrics, Soul Hackers 2 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. Soul Hackers 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC