Choose Ziggurat 2
Choose Ziggurat 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ziggurat 2 launched in 2021.
Ziggurat 2 vs CRUX
Ziggurat 2 and CRUX both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Ziggurat 2 (2021) is 3 years older than CRUX (2024). CRUX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ziggurat 2 (90.8% 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 CRUX
Choose CRUX if it's currently about 48% cheaper on the Steam Store. CRUX launched in 2024.
Both Ziggurat 2 and CRUX sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Ziggurat 2 |  CRUX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.8% positive (922 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Milkstone Studios | Blackout Softworks sh.p.k. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Ziggurat 2 (2021) is 3 years older than CRUX (2024).
- CRUX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ziggurat 2 (90.8% positive).
- CRUX is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than Ziggurat 2 (12.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Ziggurat 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; CRUX has no Deck rating yet.
Ziggurat 2 vs CRUX — FAQ
- Should I play Ziggurat 2 or CRUX first?
- If you want chronology, Ziggurat 2 (2021) came out before CRUX (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 Ziggurat 2 and CRUX similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Ziggurat 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ziggurat 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. CRUX doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.