Choose BIT.TRIP FLUX
Choose BIT.TRIP FLUX if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. BIT.TRIP FLUX launched in 2014.
BIT.TRIP FLUX vs Crypt of the NecroDancer
BIT.TRIP FLUX and Crypt of the NecroDancer 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. BIT.TRIP FLUX (2014) is 1 year older than Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015). Crypt of the NecroDancer scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than BIT.TRIP FLUX (52.7% 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 Crypt of the NecroDancer
Choose Crypt of the NecroDancer if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Subtitle Options. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 12,463 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both BIT.TRIP FLUX and Crypt of the NecroDancer sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 BIT.TRIP FLUX |  Crypt of the NecroDancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Price unknown | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 52.7% positive (91 reviews) | 95.5% positive (12,463 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Gaijin Games | Brace Yourself Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- BIT.TRIP FLUX (2014) is 1 year older than Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015).
- Crypt of the NecroDancer scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than BIT.TRIP FLUX (52.7% positive).
- Crypt of the NecroDancer has co-op; BIT.TRIP FLUX does not.
- Crypt of the NecroDancer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; BIT.TRIP FLUX has no Deck rating yet.
BIT.TRIP FLUX vs Crypt of the NecroDancer — FAQ
- Should I play BIT.TRIP FLUX or Crypt of the NecroDancer first?
- If you want chronology, BIT.TRIP FLUX (2014) came out before Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015). 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 BIT.TRIP FLUX and Crypt of the NecroDancer 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 BIT.TRIP FLUX have multiplayer like Crypt of the NecroDancer?
- No. Crypt of the NecroDancer supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while BIT.TRIP FLUX is listed as single-player only.