Choose Krakout (C64/CPC/Spectrum)
Choose Krakout (C64/CPC/Spectrum) if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Krakout (C64/CPC/Spectrum) launched in 2023.
Krakout (C64/CPC/Spectrum) vs Cracker
Krakout (C64/CPC/Spectrum) and Cracker both land in Action, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Krakout (C64/CPC/Spectrum) (2023) is 1 year older than Cracker (2024). Cracker is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Krakout (C64/CPC/Spectrum) (0.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Cracker
Choose Cracker if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cracker launched in 2024.
Both Krakout (C64/CPC/Spectrum) and Cracker sit in Action and Casual 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
 Krakout (C64/CPC/Spectrum) |  Cracker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Casual | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gremlin Graphics | LGV |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- Krakout (C64/CPC/Spectrum) (2023) is 1 year older than Cracker (2024).
- Cracker is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Krakout (C64/CPC/Spectrum) (0.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Krakout (C64/CPC/Spectrum) vs Cracker — FAQ
- Should I play Krakout (C64/CPC/Spectrum) or Cracker first?
- If you want chronology, Krakout (C64/CPC/Spectrum) (2023) came out before Cracker (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 Krakout (C64/CPC/Spectrum) and Cracker similar?
- They overlap on Action, Casual 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.