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Nuclear Throne vs Halloween is Crazy as Hell

Nuclear Throne and Halloween is Crazy as Hell both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Nuclear Throne (2015) is 7 years older than Halloween is Crazy as Hell (2022). Halloween is Crazy as Hell is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Nuclear Throne (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Nuclear Throne

Choose Nuclear Throne if you want an Indie and RPG game with Steam Leaderboards, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 9,705 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Halloween is Crazy as Hell

Choose Halloween is Crazy as Hell if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Halloween is Crazy as Hell launched in 2022.

Both Nuclear Throne and Halloween is Crazy as Hell sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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.

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Nuclear Throne vs Halloween is Crazy as Hell — Steam metadata comparison
Nuclear Throne — Steam game coverNuclear ThroneHalloween is Crazy as Hell — Steam game coverHalloween is Crazy as Hell
Released20152022
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price11.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews96.5% positive (9,705 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersVlambeerCiro Fernandes (Cube Legal)

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Nuclear Throne vs Halloween is Crazy as Hell — FAQ

Should I play Nuclear Throne or Halloween is Crazy as Hell first?
If you want chronology, Nuclear Throne (2015) came out before Halloween is Crazy as Hell (2022). 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 Nuclear Throne and Halloween is Crazy as Hell similar?
They overlap on Action 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.
Do both Nuclear Throne and Halloween is Crazy as Hell have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nuclear Throne ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Halloween is Crazy as Hell ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Does Nuclear Throne run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Nuclear Throne is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Halloween is Crazy as Hell doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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