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Crystal ProjectVSSolasta II

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

Crystal Project

Crystal Project

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
74Popularity
27Value
84
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈48d
-35% $9.09
Buy Now
VS
Solasta II

Solasta II

StrategyIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
62Popularity
27Value
63
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-20% $32.00
Buy Now

Winner

Crystal Project wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

9
Crystal Project
9 of 14 metrics
Solasta II
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.09 Wins
$32.00 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$10.49 Wins
$32.18 -
Best Current Discount
-35% Wins
-20% -
Sales Frequency
5 price changes -
37 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
92.2% positive Wins
75.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.4K -
2.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.2K Wins
1.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
189 Wins
602 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
62 Wins
54 -
Steam Recommendations
2.4K -
2.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
51 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2022 -
Mar 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCrystal Project

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

Wait for SaleSolasta II

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Crystal Project
Solasta II

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

Crystal Project

Crystal Project

1 Store
Steam
Steam -35% $9.09Buy Now
Solasta II

Solasta II

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -20% $32.00Buy Now
Steam
Steam +25% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +25% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +25% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Crystal Project

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

92% positive (2,410 reviews) — very positive reception
2,410 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$9.09 — very accessible price
35% off — decent discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Player count surging +120%
121 concurrent players — smaller but active

Solasta II

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

75% positive (2,435 reviews) — mostly positive
2,435 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$32.00 — mid-range price
20% off — minor discount
Near historical low ($27.83)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-64% player drop
35 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCrystal ProjectSolasta II
Release Date
March 31, 2022
March 12, 2026
Developers
Andrew Willman
Tactical Adventures
Publishers
Andrew Willman
Kepler Interactive, Tactical Adventures
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
51

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Crystal Project

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4000 Series
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Direct3D 11 support (feature level 10_0)

Solasta II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 2070 10 GB / AMD Radeon 5700 16 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD required

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Crystal Project or Solasta II?

Crystal Project won the comparison against Solasta II 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 Crystal Project worth buying over Solasta II?

Based on the metrics, Crystal Project 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. Crystal Project currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 09:59 PM UTC

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