Choose Crimsonland
Choose Crimsonland if you want a 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 Heat Guardian
Crimsonland and Heat Guardian 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 4 years older than Heat Guardian (2018). Crimsonland scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Heat Guardian (66.7% 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 Heat Guardian
Choose Heat Guardian if it's currently about 79% cheaper on the Steam Store. Heat Guardian launched in 2018.
Both Crimsonland and Heat Guardian sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Heat Guardian | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (919 reviews) | 66.7% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | 10tons Ltd | DENYS RUDYI GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Crimsonland (2014) is 4 years older than Heat Guardian (2018).
- Crimsonland scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Heat Guardian (66.7% positive).
- Heat Guardian is currently ~79% cheaper on Steam than Crimsonland (2.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Crimsonland has co-op; Heat Guardian does not.
- Crimsonland is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Heat Guardian has no Deck rating yet.
Crimsonland vs Heat Guardian — FAQ
- Should I play Crimsonland or Heat Guardian first?
- If you want chronology, Crimsonland (2014) came out before Heat Guardian (2018). 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 Heat Guardian 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.
- Does Heat Guardian have multiplayer like Crimsonland?
- No. Crimsonland supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Heat Guardian is listed as single-player only.
- Does Crimsonland run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Crimsonland is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Heat Guardian doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.