Choose CRAP
Choose CRAP if you want an Indie experience. CRAP launched in 2022.
CRAP vs Scarlet Thread
CRAP and Scarlet Thread both land in Strategy, Free To Play 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 Strategy, Free To Play on Steam. CRAP (2022) is 2 years older than Scarlet Thread (2024). Both are free to play. 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 Scarlet Thread
Choose Scarlet Thread if you want an Adventure, Casual, and Early Access experience. Scarlet Thread launched in 2024.
Both CRAP and Scarlet Thread sit in Strategy and Free To Play on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 CRAP |  Scarlet Thread | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play | Strategy, Adventure, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Madnex | GeneFreeStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Free To Play on Steam.
- CRAP (2022) is 2 years older than Scarlet Thread (2024).
- Both are free to play.
CRAP vs Scarlet Thread — FAQ
- Should I play CRAP or Scarlet Thread first?
- If you want chronology, CRAP (2022) came out before Scarlet Thread (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 CRAP and Scarlet Thread similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Free To Play 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.