Murders on the Yangtze River vs The Crimson Diamond
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Murders on the Yangtze River wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Murders on the Yangtze River is $10.76 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Murders on the Yangtze River | The Crimson Diamond |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 68 | 58 |
| Quality | 78 | 93 |
| Value | 76 | 49 |
| Popularity | 34 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.23 | $14.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.8% positive | 96.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 77 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Murders on the Yangtze River | The Crimson Diamond |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 30, 2024 | August 15, 2024 |
| Developers | OMEGAMES STUDIO | Julia Minamata |
| Publishers | NPC Entertainment, OMEGAMES STUDIO | Julia Minamata |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows Vista or later |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Pentium or higher 1.2 GHz |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 250 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Murders on the Yangtze River or The Crimson Diamond?
Murders on the Yangtze River won the comparison against The Crimson Diamond 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 Murders on the Yangtze River worth buying over The Crimson Diamond?
Based on the metrics, Murders on the Yangtze River 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. Murders on the Yangtze River currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:37 PM UTC