The Crust vs The Universim
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Universim wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Universim is R$23.74 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Crust | The Universim |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 56 |
| Quality | 63 | 66 |
| Value | 81 | 64 |
| Popularity | 29 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 36.27 | R$ 12.53 |
| Steam Review Score | 75% positive | 79.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 837 | 55 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
The CrustThe Universim
Details and requirements
| Item | The Crust | The Universim |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 10, 2026 | January 22, 2024 |
| Developers | VEOM Studio | Crytivo |
| Publishers | Crytivo | Crytivo |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 64-bit or newer | Windows 7 64 bit or Higher |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-7700 or equivalent AMD-Hardware | 6 or 8+ Physical cores CPU @ 3.5GHz+ |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce 1070 or equivalent with 8GB of video RAM | GTX 980/1070/2070/3060 or RX Vega 64/5700/6800 or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Crust or The Universim?
The Universim won the comparison against The Crust 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 The Crust worth buying over The Universim?
Based on the metrics, The Universim 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. The Crust currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC