Crysis vs Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition is $28.25 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Crysis | Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 58 |
| Quality | 85 | 94 |
| Value | 21 | 37 |
| Popularity | 33 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.49 | $1.74 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.6% positive | 94.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 47 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Crysis | Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 17, 2008 | March 29, 2007 |
| Developers | Crytek | Ion Storm |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | Eidos Interactive Corp. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Supported OS (minimum) | Windows XP or Windows Vista | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 DUO @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 2.0 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS/640 or similar | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Crysis or Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition?
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition won the comparison against Crysis 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 Crysis worth buying over Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition?
Based on the metrics, Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition 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. Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:12 PM UTC