Choose Lords of the Fallen
Choose Lords of the Fallen if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 73.4% positive across 19,785 reviews.
Lords of the Fallen vs Crimson Moon
Lords of the Fallen and Crimson Moon both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Lords of the Fallen (2023) is 3 years older than Crimson Moon (2026). Lords of the Fallen scores higher on Steam reviews (73.4% positive) than Crimson Moon (59.6% 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 Crimson Moon
Choose Crimson Moon if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,108 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Lords of the Fallen and Crimson Moon sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Lords of the Fallen |  Crimson Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.4% positive (19,785 reviews) | 59.6% positive (3,108 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | CI Games | ProbablyMonsters |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Lords of the Fallen (2023) is 3 years older than Crimson Moon (2026).
- Lords of the Fallen scores higher on Steam reviews (73.4% positive) than Crimson Moon (59.6% positive).
- Crimson Moon is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Lords of the Fallen (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Lords of the Fallen is Deck Verified, Crimson Moon is Deck Unsupported.
Lords of the Fallen vs Crimson Moon — FAQ
- Which is better, Lords of the Fallen or Crimson Moon?
- On Steam reviews Lords of the Fallen scores higher (73.4% positive) than Crimson Moon (59.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Lords of the Fallen is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Lords of the Fallen or Crimson Moon first?
- If you want chronology, Lords of the Fallen (2023) came out before Crimson Moon (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 Lords of the Fallen and Crimson Moon similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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 Lords of the Fallen and Crimson Moon have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Lords of the Fallen ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Crimson Moon ships Online Co-op, Co-op.