Choose Cryptrunner
Choose Cryptrunner if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Cryptrunner launched in 2019.
Cryptrunner vs Dungeon of Grandmasters
Cryptrunner and Dungeon of Grandmasters both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Cryptrunner (2019) is 5 years older than Dungeon of Grandmasters (2024). Dungeon of Grandmasters has co-op; Cryptrunner does not. 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 Dungeon of Grandmasters
Choose Dungeon of Grandmasters if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dungeon of Grandmasters launched in 2024.
Both Cryptrunner and Dungeon of Grandmasters sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 Cryptrunner |  Dungeon of Grandmasters | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.8% positive (13 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | fusdev | Batata Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Cryptrunner (2019) is 5 years older than Dungeon of Grandmasters (2024).
- Dungeon of Grandmasters has co-op; Cryptrunner does not.
Cryptrunner vs Dungeon of Grandmasters — FAQ
- Should I play Cryptrunner or Dungeon of Grandmasters first?
- If you want chronology, Cryptrunner (2019) came out before Dungeon of Grandmasters (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 Cryptrunner and Dungeon of Grandmasters similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 Cryptrunner have multiplayer like Dungeon of Grandmasters?
- No. Dungeon of Grandmasters supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Cryptrunner is listed as single-player only.