Choose EbonSide
Choose EbonSide if you want a Casual experience. EbonSide launched in 2023.
EbonSide vs Crystals of Power
EbonSide and Crystals of Power both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. EbonSide (2023) is 2 years older than Crystals of Power (2025). Crystals of Power is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than EbonSide (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Crystals of Power
Choose Crystals of Power if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crystals of Power launched in 2025.
Both EbonSide and Crystals of Power sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 EbonSide |  Crystals of Power | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Diamondstorm | Andrew Betke |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- EbonSide (2023) is 2 years older than Crystals of Power (2025).
- Crystals of Power is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than EbonSide (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
EbonSide vs Crystals of Power — FAQ
- Should I play EbonSide or Crystals of Power first?
- If you want chronology, EbonSide (2023) came out before Crystals of Power (2025). 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 EbonSide and Crystals of Power similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.