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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Survivor Jones

Crypt of the NecroDancer and Survivor Jones 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. Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015) is 5 years older than Survivor Jones (2020). Survivor Jones is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Crypt of the NecroDancer (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Crypt of the NecroDancer

Choose Crypt of the NecroDancer if you want an Indie and RPG game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 12,463 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Survivor Jones

Choose Survivor Jones if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Survivor Jones launched in 2020.

Both Crypt of the NecroDancer and Survivor Jones sit in Action 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

Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Survivor Jones — Steam metadata comparison
Crypt of the NecroDancer — Steam game coverCrypt of the NecroDancerSurvivor Jones — Steam game coverSurvivor Jones
Released20152020
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews95.5% positive (12,463 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersBrace Yourself GamesAdrian Aksan

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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Survivor Jones — FAQ

Should I play Crypt of the NecroDancer or Survivor Jones first?
If you want chronology, Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015) came out before Survivor Jones (2020). 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 Crypt of the NecroDancer and Survivor Jones 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.
Does Survivor Jones have multiplayer like Crypt of the NecroDancer?
No. Crypt of the NecroDancer supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Survivor Jones is listed as single-player only.
Does Crypt of the NecroDancer run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Crypt of the NecroDancer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Survivor Jones doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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