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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Soundfall

Crypt of the NecroDancer and Soundfall 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 7 years older than Soundfall (2022). Crypt of the NecroDancer scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than Soundfall (78.6% 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 Crypt of the NecroDancer

Choose Crypt of the NecroDancer if you want an Indie and RPG game with Steam Leaderboards, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.5% positive across 12,463 reviews.

Choose Soundfall

Choose Soundfall if you want an Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Soundfall launched in 2022.

Both Crypt of the NecroDancer and Soundfall sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and 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.

Side-by-side comparison

Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Soundfall — Steam metadata comparison
Crypt of the NecroDancer — Steam game coverCrypt of the NecroDancerSoundfall — Steam game coverSoundfall
Released20152022
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price14.99 USD29.99 USD
Steam reviews95.5% positive (12,463 reviews)78.6% positive (528 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op
DevelopersBrace Yourself GamesDrastic Games

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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Soundfall — FAQ

Which is better, Crypt of the NecroDancer or Soundfall?
On Steam reviews Crypt of the NecroDancer scores higher (95.5% positive) than Soundfall (78.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Crypt of the NecroDancer is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Crypt of the NecroDancer or Soundfall first?
If you want chronology, Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015) came out before Soundfall (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 Crypt of the NecroDancer and Soundfall 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 Crypt of the NecroDancer and Soundfall have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Crypt of the NecroDancer ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Soundfall ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
Do Crypt of the NecroDancer and Soundfall both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.