Choose Crushed
Choose Crushed if you want an Action experience. Crushed launched in 2020.
Crushed vs Broken World
Crushed and Broken World both land in Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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 Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Crushed (2020) is 4 years older than Broken World (2024). Broken World scores higher on Steam reviews (54.5% positive) than Crushed (49.1% 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 Broken World
Choose Broken World if you want an Adventure game with Online PvP, LAN PvP, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Broken World launched in 2024.
Both Crushed and Broken World sit in Indie, Simulation, and Early Access 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
 Crushed |  Broken World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 49.1% positive (53 reviews) | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | NipoBox | Hunt Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Crushed (2020) is 4 years older than Broken World (2024).
- Broken World scores higher on Steam reviews (54.5% positive) than Crushed (49.1% positive).
- Broken World is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Crushed (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Crushed is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Broken World has no Deck rating yet.
Crushed vs Broken World — FAQ
- Should I play Crushed or Broken World first?
- If you want chronology, Crushed (2020) came out before Broken World (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 Crushed and Broken World similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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 Crushed and Broken World have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Crushed ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Broken World ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Does Crushed run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Crushed is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Broken World doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.