Choose CULTIC
Choose CULTIC if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,082 Steam reviews back the pick.
CULTIC vs KARNAL
CULTIC and KARNAL 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. CULTIC (2022) is 2 years older than KARNAL (2024). CULTIC scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than KARNAL (71.4% 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 KARNAL
Choose KARNAL if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. KARNAL launched in 2024.
Both CULTIC and KARNAL 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
 CULTIC |  KARNAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.5% positive (6,082 reviews) | 71.4% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jasozz Games | George Horia Andrei |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CULTIC (2022) is 2 years older than KARNAL (2024).
- CULTIC scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than KARNAL (71.4% positive).
- KARNAL is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than CULTIC (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- CULTIC is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; KARNAL has no Deck rating yet.
CULTIC vs KARNAL — FAQ
- Should I play CULTIC or KARNAL first?
- If you want chronology, CULTIC (2022) came out before KARNAL (2024). 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 CULTIC and KARNAL 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.
- Does CULTIC run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CULTIC is rated Deck Verified by Valve. KARNAL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.