Choose Arc Wizards 2
Choose Arc Wizards 2 if you want an Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Arc Wizards 2 launched in 2020.
Arc Wizards 2 vs Crypt Architect
Arc Wizards 2 and Crypt Architect both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Arc Wizards 2 (2020) is 3 years older than Crypt Architect (2023). Arc Wizards 2 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Crypt Architect (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Crypt Architect
Choose Crypt Architect if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Crypt Architect launched in 2023.
Both Arc Wizards 2 and Crypt Architect sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 Arc Wizards 2 |  Crypt Architect | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Nacks Soft | Cunibon Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Arc Wizards 2 (2020) is 3 years older than Crypt Architect (2023).
- Arc Wizards 2 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Crypt Architect (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Arc Wizards 2 has co-op; Crypt Architect does not.
Arc Wizards 2 vs Crypt Architect — FAQ
- Should I play Arc Wizards 2 or Crypt Architect first?
- If you want chronology, Arc Wizards 2 (2020) came out before Crypt Architect (2023). 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 Arc Wizards 2 and Crypt Architect similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.