Choose KEO
Choose KEO if you want an Early Access experience. KEO launched in 2021.
KEO vs Crash Relay
KEO and Crash Relay both land in Action, Indie, Racing 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, Racing on Steam. KEO (2021) is 5 years older than Crash Relay (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 Crash Relay
Choose Crash Relay if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Crash Relay launched in 2026.
Both KEO and Crash Relay sit in Action, Indie, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 KEO |  Crash Relay | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (22 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Redcatpig Studio | Clap Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- KEO (2021) is 5 years older than Crash Relay (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- KEO is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Crash Relay has no Deck rating yet.
KEO vs Crash Relay — FAQ
- Should I play KEO or Crash Relay first?
- If you want chronology, KEO (2021) came out before Crash Relay (2026). 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 KEO and Crash Relay similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Racing 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 KEO and Crash Relay have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: KEO ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Crash Relay ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does KEO run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — KEO is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Crash Relay doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.