Choose Crystals of Time
Choose Crystals of Time if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Crystals of Time launched in 2014.
Crystals of Time vs Girlfriend from Hell
Crystals of Time and Girlfriend from Hell both land in Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Casual on Steam. Crystals of Time (2014) is 10 years older than Girlfriend from Hell (2024). Girlfriend from Hell scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than Crystals of Time (55.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Girlfriend from Hell
Choose Girlfriend from Hell if you want a Sports, Adventure, and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Girlfriend from Hell launched in 2024.
Both Crystals of Time and Girlfriend from Hell sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Crystals of Time |  Girlfriend from Hell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.6% positive (153 reviews) | 82.4% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RVL Games, exosyphen studios | That Guy's Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Crystals of Time (2014) is 10 years older than Girlfriend from Hell (2024).
- Girlfriend from Hell scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than Crystals of Time (55.6% positive).
- Girlfriend from Hell is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Crystals of Time (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Crystals of Time is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Girlfriend from Hell has no Deck rating yet.
Crystals of Time vs Girlfriend from Hell — FAQ
- Should I play Crystals of Time or Girlfriend from Hell first?
- If you want chronology, Crystals of Time (2014) came out before Girlfriend from Hell (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Crystals of Time and Girlfriend from Hell similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Crystals of Time run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Crystals of Time is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Girlfriend from Hell doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.