Crypt of the NecroDancer and Drown in Yesterday's Sea 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 11 years older than Drown in Yesterday's Sea (2026). Drown in Yesterday's Sea scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Crypt of the NecroDancer (95.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
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 Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 12,463 Steam reviews back the pick.
Choose Drown in Yesterday's Sea if you want the #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Drown in Yesterday's Sea launched in 2026.
Both Crypt of the NecroDancer and Drown in Yesterday's Sea sit in Indie and RPG on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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.
 Crypt of the NecroDancer |  Drown in Yesterday's Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.5% positive (12,463 reviews) | 100% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Brace Yourself Games | 凝冰剑斩 |