Dark Moon vs The Crust
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Crust wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Dark Moon is $2.84 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dark Moon | The Crust |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 53 | 53 |
| Quality | 40 | 63 |
| Value | 80 | 60 |
| Popularity | 35 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.27 | $7.11 |
| Steam Review Score | 45.8% positive | 75% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 837 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dark Moon | The Crust |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 29, 2025 | September 10, 2026 |
| Developers | Jujubee S.A. | VEOM Studio |
| Publishers | 101XP | Crytivo |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 64-bit | Windows 7 64-bit or newer |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.2 GHz Quad Core | Intel i5-7700 or equivalent AMD-Hardware |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce 970, Radeon RX 580 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM | GeForce 1070 or equivalent with 8GB of video RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 34 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dark Moon or The Crust?
The Crust won the comparison against Dark Moon 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 Dark Moon worth buying over The Crust?
Based on the metrics, The Crust 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. Dark Moon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC