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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Dungeon of gain

Crypt of the NecroDancer and Dungeon of gain both land in 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015) is 1 year older than Dungeon of gain (2016). Crypt of the NecroDancer scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than Dungeon of gain (20% 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 Action game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12,463 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Dungeon of gain

Choose Dungeon of gain if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Dungeon of gain launched in 2016.

Both Crypt of the NecroDancer and Dungeon of gain sit in Indie and RPG 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 Dungeon of gain — Steam metadata comparison
Crypt of the NecroDancer — Steam game coverCrypt of the NecroDancerDungeon of gain — Steam game coverDungeon of gain
Released20152016
GenresAction, Indie, RPGIndie, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price2.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews95.5% positive (12,463 reviews)20% positive (20 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersBrace Yourself GamesDefroids team

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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Dungeon of gain — FAQ

Should I play Crypt of the NecroDancer or Dungeon of gain first?
If you want chronology, Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015) came out before Dungeon of gain (2016). 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 Dungeon of gain similar?
They overlap on 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.
Does Dungeon of gain 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 Dungeon of gain 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. Dungeon of gain doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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