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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs CrabbleUp

Crypt of the NecroDancer and CrabbleUp both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015) is 9 years older than CrabbleUp (2024). Crypt of the NecroDancer is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than CrabbleUp (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Action and RPG game with Steam Leaderboards, Subtitle Options, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12,463 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose CrabbleUp

Choose CrabbleUp if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen and Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. CrabbleUp launched in 2024.

Both Crypt of the NecroDancer and CrabbleUp sit in Indie 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 CrabbleUp — Steam metadata comparison
Crypt of the NecroDancer — Steam game coverCrypt of the NecroDancerCrabbleUp — Steam game coverCrabbleUp
Released20152024
GenresAction, Indie, RPGIndie, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price2.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews95.5% positive (12,463 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersBrace Yourself GamesTamás Solymos

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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs CrabbleUp — FAQ

Should I play Crypt of the NecroDancer or CrabbleUp first?
If you want chronology, Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015) came out before CrabbleUp (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 Crypt of the NecroDancer and CrabbleUp similar?
They overlap on Indie 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 CrabbleUp 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; CrabbleUp 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. CrabbleUp doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Crypt of the NecroDancer vs CrabbleUp — Verdict (2026) · imho.run