Choose Cave Crawler
Choose Cave Crawler if it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cave Crawler launched in 2023.
Cave Crawler vs Invasion of The Halloween Fiends
Cave Crawler and Invasion of The Halloween Fiends both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Cave Crawler (2023) is 1 year older than Invasion of The Halloween Fiends (2024). Invasion of The Halloween Fiends scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Cave Crawler (85.6% 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 Invasion of The Halloween Fiends
Choose Invasion of The Halloween Fiends if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. Invasion of The Halloween Fiends launched in 2024.
Both Cave Crawler and Invasion of The Halloween Fiends sit in 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
 Cave Crawler |  Invasion of The Halloween Fiends | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.6% positive (458 reviews) | 97.9% positive (94 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Technomancy Studios | MyGrandfather Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Cave Crawler (2023) is 1 year older than Invasion of The Halloween Fiends (2024).
- Invasion of The Halloween Fiends scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Cave Crawler (85.6% positive).
- Cave Crawler is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Invasion of The Halloween Fiends (1.99 USD vs. 3.49 USD).
- Steam Deck: Cave Crawler is Deck Verified, Invasion of The Halloween Fiends is Deck Playable.
Cave Crawler vs Invasion of The Halloween Fiends — FAQ
- Should I play Cave Crawler or Invasion of The Halloween Fiends first?
- If you want chronology, Cave Crawler (2023) came out before Invasion of The Halloween Fiends (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 Cave Crawler and Invasion of The Halloween Fiends similar?
- They overlap on 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.