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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants

Crypt of the NecroDancer and Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants 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 Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants (2016). Crypt of the NecroDancer is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 a RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Subtitle Options. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12,463 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants

Choose Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants launched in 2016.

Both Crypt of the NecroDancer and Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants — Steam metadata comparison
Crypt of the NecroDancer — Steam game coverCrypt of the NecroDancerThunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants — Steam game coverThunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants
Released20152016
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price2.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews95.5% positive (12,463 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersBrace Yourself GamesPotato Interactive

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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants — FAQ

Should I play Crypt of the NecroDancer or Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants first?
If you want chronology, Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015) came out before Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants (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 Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants 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 Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants 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 Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants 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. Thunder Gun: Revenge of the Mutants doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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