Should I play First Up or Climb and Cry first?

If you want chronology, First Up (2023) came out before Climb and Cry (2024). 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 First Up and Climb and Cry similar?

They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 both First Up and Climb and Cry have co-op?

Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: First Up ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Climb and Cry ships Online Co-op, Co-op.

Is Climb and Cry free?

Yes — Climb and Cry is a free-to-play Steam title. First Up is paid (4.99 USD).

First Up vs Climb and Cry

First Up and Climb and Cry both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. First Up (2023) is 1 year older than Climb and Cry (2024). Climb and Cry is free; First Up is paid (4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

First Up vs Climb and Cry — Steam metadata comparison
	First Up	Climb and Cry
Released	2023	2024
Genres	Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access	Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Unrated	Unrated
Price	4.99 USD	Free to play
Steam reviews	2 reviews	3 reviews
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
Developers	Galnash Studios	GreatSilas

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Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
First Up (2023) is 1 year older than Climb and Cry (2024).
Climb and Cry is free; First Up is paid (4.99 USD).
Both support cooperative play.

First Up vs Climb and Cry — FAQ

Should I play First Up or Climb and Cry first?: If you want chronology, First Up (2023) came out before Climb and Cry (2024). 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 First Up and Climb and Cry similar?: They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 both First Up and Climb and Cry have co-op?: Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: First Up ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Climb and Cry ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is Climb and Cry free?: Yes — Climb and Cry is a free-to-play Steam title. First Up is paid (4.99 USD).

Side-by-side comparison

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First Up vs Climb and Cry — FAQ