Choose RedEx
Choose RedEx if it matches what drew you to this matchup. RedEx launched in 2020.
RedEx vs CRIKEYMAS
RedEx and CRIKEYMAS both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. RedEx (2020) is 6 years older than CRIKEYMAS (2026). 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 CRIKEYMAS
Choose CRIKEYMAS if you want the Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. CRIKEYMAS launched in 2026.
Both RedEx and CRIKEYMAS sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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
 RedEx |  CRIKEYMAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 75.3% positive (81 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NipoBox, fraimone | ZIK |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- RedEx (2020) is 6 years older than CRIKEYMAS (2026).
RedEx vs CRIKEYMAS — FAQ
- Should I play RedEx or CRIKEYMAS first?
- If you want chronology, RedEx (2020) came out before CRIKEYMAS (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 RedEx and CRIKEYMAS similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.