Crysis vs Far Cry®
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Far Cry® wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Far Cry® is $27.29 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Crysis | Far Cry® |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 49 | 78 |
| Quality | 85 | 84 |
| Value | 21 | 94 |
| Popularity | 33 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.49 | $2.70 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.6% positive | 81.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 67 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Crysis | Far Cry® |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 17, 2008 | April 1, 2008 |
| Developers | Crytek | Crytek Studios |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Supported OS (minimum) | Windows XP or Windows Vista | Windows 2000/XP (only) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 DUO @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ | AMD Athlon 2-3 GHz or Pentium 4 2-3 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 2.0 GB RAM | 512-1024 MB |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS/640 or similar | 128 MB GeForce™ 4 128 MB to GeForce FX 5950; ATI Radeon 9500-9800 XT |
| Sound (minimum) | — | Sound Blaster® Audigy® series (see supported list*) |
| Supported video cards at time of retail release (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce 2/3/4/FX families ( NVIDIA based cards must have ForceWare drivers 53.03 or later; GeForce 2 and GeForce 4 MX cards do not support all graphics features). ATI Radeon 8500/9000 families (ATI Radeon 9500-9800 XT recommended; ATI-based cards must have Catalyst drivers 3.9 or higher). Laptop models of the listed cards are not fully supported. For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, video cards, and operating systems, please visit the FAQ for this game at: . |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Crysis or Far Cry®?
Far Cry® 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 Far Cry®?
Based on the metrics, Far Cry® 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. Far Cry® currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC