Choose CRUX
Choose CRUX if it matches what drew you to this matchup. CRUX launched in 2024.
CRUX vs Hordelord
CRUX and Hordelord 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 Hordelord (2025). CRUX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hordelord (96.7% 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 Hordelord
Choose Hordelord if it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hordelord launched in 2025.
Both CRUX and Hordelord 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
 CRUX |  Hordelord | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 96.7% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blackout Softworks sh.p.k. | Fatbot Games, s. r. o. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CRUX (2024) is 1 year older than Hordelord (2025).
- CRUX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hordelord (96.7% positive).
- Hordelord is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than CRUX (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
CRUX vs Hordelord — FAQ
- Should I play CRUX or Hordelord first?
- If you want chronology, CRUX (2024) came out before Hordelord (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 Hordelord 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.