Choose Crimsonland
Choose Crimsonland if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Crimsonland launched in 2014.
Crimsonland vs Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
Crimsonland and Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain 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. Crimsonland (2014) is 9 years older than Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain (2023). Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Crimsonland (93.4% 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 Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain
Choose Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain launched in 2023.
Both Crimsonland and Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Crimsonland |  Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (919 reviews) | 96.7% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | 10tons Ltd | Herosoft, Trainwreck Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Crimsonland (2014) is 9 years older than Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain (2023).
- Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Crimsonland (93.4% positive).
- Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than Crimsonland (4.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Crimsonland is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain has no Deck rating yet.
Crimsonland vs Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain — FAQ
- Should I play Crimsonland or Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain first?
- If you want chronology, Crimsonland (2014) came out before Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain (2023). 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 Crimsonland and Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain 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.
- Do both Crimsonland and Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Crimsonland ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Crimsonland run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Crimsonland is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Inverse Ninjas VS. The Public Domain doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.