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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Dashy Square

Crypt of the NecroDancer and Dashy Square both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015) is 1 year older than Dashy Square (2016). Crypt of the NecroDancer scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than Dashy Square (78.8% 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 a 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 Dashy Square

Choose Dashy Square if it's currently about 94% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dashy Square launched in 2016.

Both Crypt of the NecroDancer and Dashy Square sit in Action and Indie 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 Dashy Square — Steam metadata comparison
Crypt of the NecroDancer — Steam game coverCrypt of the NecroDancerDashy Square — Steam game coverDashy Square
Released20152016
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD0.83 USD
Steam reviews95.5% positive (12,463 reviews)78.8% positive (66 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersBrace Yourself GamesKastriot Sulejmani, Logan Gerrol

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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Dashy Square — FAQ

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