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Crypt of the NecroDancerVSThe Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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

Crypt of the NecroDancer

Crypt of the NecroDancer

Quality
93Popularity
35Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-60% $6.02
Buy Now
VS
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

Quality
78Popularity
50Value
46
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-11% $13.31
Buy Now

Winner

Crypt of the NecroDancer wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

9
Crypt of the NecroDancer
9 of 15 metrics
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.02 Wins
$13.31 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.54 Wins
$7.49 -
Best Current Discount
-60% Wins
-11% -
Sales Frequency
85 price changes Wins
30 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
87/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
95.4% positive -
97.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
23.4K -
357.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
22.4K -
347.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
9.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
89 -
17.2K Wins
Steam Recommendations
23.4K -
354.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
61 -
641 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2015 Wins
Nov 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItCrypt of the NecroDancer

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeThe Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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:
Crypt of the NecroDancer
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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

Crypt of the NecroDancer

Crypt of the NecroDancer

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -60% $6.02Buy Now
Steam
Steam +149% $14.99View
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -11% $13.31Buy Now
Steam
Steam +13% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Crypt of the NecroDancer

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (23,426 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
23,426 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$6.02 — very accessible price
60% off — solid discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-8% minor player decrease
97 concurrent players — niche audience
23,426 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

97% positive (357,605 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
357,605 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$13.31 — reasonable price
11% off — minor discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

17,116 concurrent players — very healthy
401 new reviews — still being discovered
357,605 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCrypt of the NecroDancerThe Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
Release Date
April 23, 2015
November 4, 2014
Developers
Brace Yourself Games
Nicalis, Inc., Edmund McMillen
Publishers
Klei Entertainment, Brace Yourself Games
Nicalis, Inc.
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
61
641

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Crypt of the NecroDancer

No PC requirements data available

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core 2.0 (or higher)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 and higher, ATI Radeon HD-Series 4650 and higher, Nvidia GeForce 2xx-Series and up
  • Storage: 449 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Crypt of the NecroDancer or The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth?

Crypt of the NecroDancer won the comparison against The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth 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 Crypt of the NecroDancer worth buying over The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth?

Based on the metrics, Crypt of the NecroDancer 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. Crypt of the NecroDancer currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC

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