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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Paper Dungeons Crawler

Crypt of the NecroDancer and Paper Dungeons Crawler 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 3 years older than Paper Dungeons Crawler (2018). Crypt of the NecroDancer scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than Paper Dungeons Crawler (77.8% 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 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 Paper Dungeons Crawler

Choose Paper Dungeons Crawler if it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Paper Dungeons Crawler launched in 2018.

Both Crypt of the NecroDancer and Paper Dungeons Crawler 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 Paper Dungeons Crawler — Steam metadata comparison
Crypt of the NecroDancer — Steam game coverCrypt of the NecroDancerPaper Dungeons Crawler — Steam game coverPaper Dungeons Crawler
Released20152018
GenresAction, Indie, RPGIndie, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Playable
Price2.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews95.5% positive (12,463 reviews)77.8% positive (27 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersBrace Yourself GamesStephane Valverde

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Crypt of the NecroDancer vs Paper Dungeons Crawler — FAQ

Should I play Crypt of the NecroDancer or Paper Dungeons Crawler first?
If you want chronology, Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015) came out before Paper Dungeons Crawler (2018). 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 Paper Dungeons Crawler 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 Paper Dungeons Crawler 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 Paper Dungeons Crawler is listed as single-player only.
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