Choose Freedom Planet
Choose Freedom Planet if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. 2,488 Steam reviews back the pick.
Freedom Planet vs Crypt Stalker
Freedom Planet and Crypt Stalker 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. Freedom Planet (2014) is 6 years older than Crypt Stalker (2020). Freedom Planet scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Crypt Stalker (83.8% 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 Stalker
Choose Crypt Stalker if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crypt Stalker launched in 2020.
Both Freedom Planet and Crypt Stalker 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
 Freedom Planet |  Crypt Stalker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.1% positive (2,488 reviews) | 83.8% positive (68 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GalaxyTrail | Sinclair Strange |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Freedom Planet (2014) is 6 years older than Crypt Stalker (2020).
- Freedom Planet scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Crypt Stalker (83.8% positive).
- Crypt Stalker is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Freedom Planet (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Freedom Planet is Deck Playable, Crypt Stalker is Deck Verified.
Freedom Planet vs Crypt Stalker — FAQ
- Should I play Freedom Planet or Crypt Stalker first?
- If you want chronology, Freedom Planet (2014) came out before Crypt Stalker (2020). 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 Freedom Planet and Crypt Stalker 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.