Nex Machina vs The Crackpet Show
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Crackpet Show wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. The Crackpet Show is R$3.20 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Nex Machina | The Crackpet Show |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 68 | 61 |
| Quality | 87 | 69 |
| Value | 75 | 72 |
| Popularity | 26 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 12.00 | R$ 8.80 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.7% positive | 86.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Nex MachinaThe Crackpet Show
Details and requirements
| Item | Nex Machina | The Crackpet Show |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 20, 2017 | December 15, 2022 |
| Developers | Housemarque | Vixa Games |
| Publishers | Housemarque | Ravenage Games, Ripples Asia Venture |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64 bit Windows 10 / 8 / 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4690 or AMD FX-4300 | 3.0 GHz Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 4 GB Video RAM - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 390 | DirectX compatible graphics |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Nex Machina or The Crackpet Show?
The Crackpet Show won the comparison against Nex Machina 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 Nex Machina worth buying over The Crackpet Show?
Based on the metrics, The Crackpet Show 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. Nex Machina currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:14 PM UTC