Choose Cryptid
Choose Cryptid if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cryptid launched in 2023.
Cryptid vs 除邪(CHUXIE)
Cryptid and 除邪(CHUXIE) both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Cryptid (2023) is 1 year older than 除邪(CHUXIE) (2024). 除邪(CHUXIE) scores higher on Steam reviews (79.5% positive) than Cryptid (71.4% 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 除邪(CHUXIE)
Choose 除邪(CHUXIE) if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 除邪(CHUXIE) launched in 2024.
Both Cryptid and 除邪(CHUXIE) sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Cryptid |  除邪(CHUXIE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (21 reviews) | 79.5% positive (483 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | INFLUX Games | LCGaming |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Cryptid (2023) is 1 year older than 除邪(CHUXIE) (2024).
- 除邪(CHUXIE) scores higher on Steam reviews (79.5% positive) than Cryptid (71.4% positive).
- Cryptid is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than 除邪(CHUXIE) (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Cryptid vs 除邪(CHUXIE) — FAQ
- Should I play Cryptid or 除邪(CHUXIE) first?
- If you want chronology, Cryptid (2023) came out before 除邪(CHUXIE) (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 Cryptid and 除邪(CHUXIE) similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.