Choose The Henchmen
Choose The Henchmen if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Henchmen launched in 2026.
The Henchmen vs Smash N' Crash
The Henchmen and Smash N' Crash 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. Smash N' Crash (2025) is 1 year older than The Henchmen (2026). Smash N' Crash is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than The Henchmen (1.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Smash N' Crash
Choose Smash N' Crash if you want a Simulation, Casual, and Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smash N' Crash launched in 2025.
Both The Henchmen and Smash N' Crash sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 The Henchmen |  Smash N' Crash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Racing | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.8% positive (26 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Alex Von Bronx | NullReferenceException |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Smash N' Crash (2025) is 1 year older than The Henchmen (2026).
- Smash N' Crash is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than The Henchmen (1.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
The Henchmen vs Smash N' Crash — FAQ
- Should I play The Henchmen or Smash N' Crash first?
- If you want chronology, Smash N' Crash (2025) came out before The Henchmen (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 The Henchmen and Smash N' Crash 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 The Henchmen and Smash N' Crash have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Henchmen ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Smash N' Crash ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.