Rank 01Games like Krimson
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- Updated May 5, 2026
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The closest matches to Krimson: Thumper, Vectronom, Klang, Everhood 2, and Metal: Hellsinger. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Metal: Hellsinger
Why this: Also Rhythm and Dark Fantasy, like Krimson.
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Circa Infinity
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and Abstract, like Krimson.
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Valfaris
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Krimson.
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: CryingPsycho
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 99% of 69 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Controller vibration enhances immersion
- Each biome introduces a new gimmick
- Music is perfectly synced to gameplay
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Hypnotic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Krimson
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Hollow Knight
Why this: Shares boss rush with Krimson.
Just Shapes & Beats
Why this: Same intense mood as Krimson.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Krimson at current Steam store prices.
TraumaCore Violence
Why this: Also Psychedelic and Abstract, like Krimson.
VVVVVV
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Krimson.
BUTCHER
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Krimson.
Shatter
Why this: Also Rhythm and Psychedelic, like Krimson.
Ynglet
Why this: Shares gravity manipulation with Krimson.
Spinch
Why this: Also Psychedelic and Precision Platformer, like Krimson.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Krimson, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Neon Beats
Why this: Also Rhythm and Precision Platformer, like Krimson.
Project Rhombus
Why this: Also Rhythm and Abstract, like Krimson.
NaissanceE
Why this: Also Psychedelic and Abstract, like Krimson.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
About Krimson
The closest matches to Krimson: Thumper, Vectronom, Klang, Everhood 2, and Metal: Hellsinger. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Krimson is your kind of game, the closest matches are Thumper, Vectronom and Klang — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and hypnotic, and single out its boss rush and conveyor belt platforms. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Krimson: Krimson is a challenging gritty rhythm platformer featuring heavy electronic metal music. You're an unknown spawn going through a hellish world as it moves rhythmically to the music. One wrong move means death but the checkpoints are often and death is very short.
Is Krimson worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 99% of 69 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Controller vibration enhances immersion
- Each biome introduces a new gimmick
- Music is perfectly synced to gameplay
- Precision platforming feels like a dance
Frequently asked about Krimson
Can I run it?
Is Krimson verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Krimson is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Krimson cost?
Krimson is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Krimson?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Krimson are Thumper, Vectronom, Klang.
Who developed Krimson?
Krimson was developed by CryingPsycho and published by PM Studios, inc..