Choose Skeleton Crew
Choose Skeleton Crew if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Skeleton Crew launched in 2022.
Skeleton Crew vs Cat's Cradle
Skeleton Crew and Cat's Cradle both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Cat's Cradle (2020) is 2 years older than Skeleton Crew (2022). Cat's Cradle is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Skeleton Crew (2.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD). 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 Cat's Cradle
Choose Cat's Cradle if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cat's Cradle launched in 2020.
Both Skeleton Crew and Cat's Cradle sit in Action 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
 Skeleton Crew |  Cat's Cradle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.8% positive (17 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cinder Cone | IzukawaN |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Cat's Cradle (2020) is 2 years older than Skeleton Crew (2022).
- Cat's Cradle is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Skeleton Crew (2.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Skeleton Crew has co-op; Cat's Cradle does not.
Skeleton Crew vs Cat's Cradle — FAQ
- Should I play Skeleton Crew or Cat's Cradle first?
- If you want chronology, Cat's Cradle (2020) came out before Skeleton Crew (2022). 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 Skeleton Crew and Cat's Cradle similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Cat's Cradle have multiplayer like Skeleton Crew?
- No. Skeleton Crew supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Cat's Cradle is listed as single-player only.