Choose The Lilliputian Runner
Choose The Lilliputian Runner if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The Lilliputian Runner launched in 2020.
The Lilliputian Runner vs Crate Knight
The Lilliputian Runner and Crate Knight both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. The Lilliputian Runner (2020) is 2 years older than Crate Knight (2022). The Lilliputian Runner is free; Crate Knight is paid (0.99 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 Crate Knight
Choose Crate Knight if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. Crate Knight launched in 2022.
Both The Lilliputian Runner and Crate Knight sit in Indie 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
 The Lilliputian Runner |  Crate Knight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BitByteSeeker | Lost Tales |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- The Lilliputian Runner (2020) is 2 years older than Crate Knight (2022).
- The Lilliputian Runner is free; Crate Knight is paid (0.99 USD).
The Lilliputian Runner vs Crate Knight — FAQ
- Should I play The Lilliputian Runner or Crate Knight first?
- If you want chronology, The Lilliputian Runner (2020) came out before Crate Knight (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 The Lilliputian Runner and Crate Knight similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is The Lilliputian Runner free?
- Yes — The Lilliputian Runner is a free-to-play Steam title. Crate Knight is paid (0.99 USD).