Choose Craftopia
Choose Craftopia if you want an Early Access game with LAN Co-op. 7,405 Steam reviews back the pick.
Craftopia vs Core Keeper
Craftopia and Core Keeper both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Craftopia (2020) is 4 years older than Core Keeper (2024). Core Keeper scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Craftopia (80.3% 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 Core Keeper
Choose Core Keeper if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.8% positive across 22,806 reviews.
Both Craftopia and Core Keeper sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Craftopia |  Core Keeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.3% positive (7,405 reviews) | 94.8% positive (22,806 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Pocketpair | Pugstorm |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Craftopia (2020) is 4 years older than Core Keeper (2024).
- Core Keeper scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Craftopia (80.3% positive).
- Core Keeper is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Craftopia (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Craftopia is Deck Playable, Core Keeper is Deck Verified.
Craftopia vs Core Keeper — FAQ
- Which is better, Craftopia or Core Keeper?
- On Steam reviews Core Keeper scores higher (94.8% positive) than Craftopia (80.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Core Keeper is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Craftopia or Core Keeper first?
- If you want chronology, Craftopia (2020) came out before Core Keeper (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 Craftopia and Core Keeper similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Do both Craftopia and Core Keeper have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Craftopia ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Core Keeper ships Online Co-op, Co-op.