Choose Craftopia
Choose Craftopia if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 7,405 Steam reviews back the pick.
Craftopia vs Platformer
Craftopia and Platformer 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 Platformer (2024). Platformer is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Craftopia (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Platformer
Choose Platformer if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Platformer launched in 2024.
Both Craftopia and Platformer sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN 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 |  Platformer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.3% positive (7,405 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Pocketpair | 3Elements |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Craftopia (2020) is 4 years older than Platformer (2024).
- Platformer is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Craftopia (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Craftopia is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Platformer has no Deck rating yet.
Craftopia vs Platformer — FAQ
- Should I play Craftopia or Platformer first?
- If you want chronology, Craftopia (2020) came out before Platformer (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 Platformer 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 Platformer have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Craftopia ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Platformer ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Does Craftopia run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Craftopia is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Platformer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.