Choose CRUX
Choose CRUX if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. CRUX launched in 2024.
CRUX vs Bloodshed
CRUX and Bloodshed 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. CRUX (2024) is 1 year older than Bloodshed (2025). CRUX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Bloodshed (83% 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 Bloodshed
Choose Bloodshed if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Bloodshed launched in 2025.
Both CRUX and Bloodshed sit in Action and 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
 CRUX |  Bloodshed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 83% positive (985 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blackout Softworks sh.p.k. | com8com1 Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CRUX (2024) is 1 year older than Bloodshed (2025).
- CRUX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Bloodshed (83% positive).
- Bloodshed is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than CRUX (12.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Bloodshed is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; CRUX has no Deck rating yet.
CRUX vs Bloodshed — FAQ
- Should I play CRUX or Bloodshed first?
- If you want chronology, CRUX (2024) came out before Bloodshed (2025). 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 CRUX and Bloodshed 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.