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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs M.O.O.D.S.

Crypt of the NecroDancer and M.O.O.D.S. both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015) is 10 years older than M.O.O.D.S. (2025). Crypt of the NecroDancer is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than M.O.O.D.S. (2.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 the Steam Leaderboards, Subtitle Options, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12,463 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose M.O.O.D.S.

Choose M.O.O.D.S. if you want an Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. M.O.O.D.S. launched in 2025.

Both Crypt of the NecroDancer and M.O.O.D.S. sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Color Alternatives, 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 M.O.O.D.S. — Steam metadata comparison
Crypt of the NecroDancer — Steam game coverCrypt of the NecroDancerM.O.O.D.S. — Steam game coverM.O.O.D.S.
Released20152025
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price2.99 USD12.99 USD
Steam reviews95.5% positive (12,463 reviews)9 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersBrace Yourself GamesStickyStoneStudio

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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs M.O.O.D.S. — FAQ

Should I play Crypt of the NecroDancer or M.O.O.D.S. first?
If you want chronology, Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015) came out before M.O.O.D.S. (2025). 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 M.O.O.D.S. similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 M.O.O.D.S. 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; M.O.O.D.S. ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Does Crypt of the NecroDancer run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Crypt of the NecroDancer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. M.O.O.D.S. doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Crypt of the NecroDancer vs M.O.O.D.S. — Verdict (2026) · imho.run