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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Paladin

Crypt of the NecroDancer and Paladin 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 2 years older than Paladin (2017). Crypt of the NecroDancer is currently ~34% cheaper on Steam than Paladin (2.99 USD vs. 4.54 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 34% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12,463 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Paladin

Choose Paladin if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Paladin launched in 2017.

Both Crypt of the NecroDancer and Paladin 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 Paladin — Steam metadata comparison
Crypt of the NecroDancer — Steam game coverCrypt of the NecroDancerPaladin — Steam game coverPaladin
Released20152017
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price2.99 USD4.54 USD
Steam reviews95.5% positive (12,463 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersBrace Yourself GamesPumpkin Games

Side by side

Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Paladin — FAQ

Should I play Crypt of the NecroDancer or Paladin first?
If you want chronology, Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015) came out before Paladin (2017). 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 Paladin 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 Paladin 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 Paladin 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. Paladin doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Paladin — Verdict (2026) · imho.run