Choose Crypt Crawler
Choose Crypt Crawler if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Crypt Crawler launched in 2025.
Crypt Crawler vs The Universe of Death
Crypt Crawler and The Universe of Death both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Crypt Crawler (2025) is 2 years older than The Universe of Death (2027). Crypt Crawler has co-op; The Universe of Death does not. 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 The Universe of Death
Choose The Universe of Death if you want an Adventure, RPG, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. The Universe of Death launched in 2027.
Both Crypt Crawler and The Universe of Death sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended, 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 Crawler |  The Universe of Death | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (16 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wild Domain | Robert Panichpakdee |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Crypt Crawler (2025) is 2 years older than The Universe of Death (2027).
- Crypt Crawler has co-op; The Universe of Death does not.
Crypt Crawler vs The Universe of Death — FAQ
- Should I play Crypt Crawler or The Universe of Death first?
- If you want chronology, Crypt Crawler (2025) came out before The Universe of Death (2027). 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 Crawler and The Universe of Death similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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 The Universe of Death have multiplayer like Crypt Crawler?
- No. Crypt Crawler supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while The Universe of Death is listed as single-player only.