Choose Crimsonland
Choose Crimsonland if you want an Indie and RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Crimsonland launched in 2014.
Crimsonland vs Xerminus
Crimsonland and Xerminus both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Crimsonland (2014) is 11 years older than Xerminus (2025). Xerminus is free; Crimsonland is paid (13.99 USD). 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 Xerminus
Choose Xerminus if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Xerminus launched in 2025.
Both Crimsonland and Xerminus sit in Action 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
 Crimsonland |  Xerminus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (919 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | 10tons Ltd | Bugnie |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Crimsonland (2014) is 11 years older than Xerminus (2025).
- Xerminus is free; Crimsonland is paid (13.99 USD).
- Crimsonland has co-op; Xerminus does not.
- Crimsonland is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Xerminus has no Deck rating yet.
Crimsonland vs Xerminus — FAQ
- Should I play Crimsonland or Xerminus first?
- If you want chronology, Crimsonland (2014) came out before Xerminus (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 Crimsonland and Xerminus similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Xerminus have multiplayer like Crimsonland?
- No. Crimsonland supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Xerminus is listed as single-player only.
- Is Xerminus free?
- Yes — Xerminus is a free-to-play Steam title. Crimsonland is paid (13.99 USD).
- Does Crimsonland run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Crimsonland is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Xerminus doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.