Choose Windmills
Choose Windmills if it's currently about 48% cheaper on the Steam Store. Windmills launched in 2023.
Windmills vs Crimson Oath
Windmills and Crimson Oath 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. Windmills (2023) is 3 years older than Crimson Oath (2026). Crimson Oath scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Windmills (75% 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 Oath
Choose Crimson Oath if you want a RPG game with HDR available and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Crimson Oath launched in 2026.
Both Windmills and Crimson Oath sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Windmills |  Crimson Oath | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (40 reviews) | 87.9% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Poor Locke | Parry Frames Team |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Windmills (2023) is 3 years older than Crimson Oath (2026).
- Crimson Oath scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Windmills (75% positive).
- Windmills is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than Crimson Oath (4.99 USD vs. 9.59 USD).
- Steam Deck: Windmills is Deck Verified, Crimson Oath is Deck Playable.
Windmills vs Crimson Oath — FAQ
- Should I play Windmills or Crimson Oath first?
- If you want chronology, Windmills (2023) came out before Crimson Oath (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 Windmills and Crimson Oath 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.