Choose BELOW
Choose BELOW if you want an Adventure experience. BELOW launched in 2018.
BELOW vs Cryptical Path
BELOW and Cryptical Path both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. BELOW (2018) is 7 years older than Cryptical Path (2025). Cryptical Path scores higher on Steam reviews (84.2% positive) than BELOW (69.4% 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 Cryptical Path
Choose Cryptical Path if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cryptical Path launched in 2025.
Both BELOW and Cryptical Path sit in Action, 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
 BELOW |  Cryptical Path | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.4% positive (841 reviews) | 84.2% positive (57 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Capybara Games | Old Skull Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- BELOW (2018) is 7 years older than Cryptical Path (2025).
- Cryptical Path scores higher on Steam reviews (84.2% positive) than BELOW (69.4% positive).
- Cryptical Path is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than BELOW (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
BELOW vs Cryptical Path — FAQ
- Should I play BELOW or Cryptical Path first?
- If you want chronology, BELOW (2018) came out before Cryptical Path (2025). 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 BELOW and Cryptical Path similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do BELOW and Cryptical Path both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.