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 Gauge Of Rage
Crimsonland and Gauge Of Rage 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 Gauge Of Rage (2018). Crimsonland scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Gauge Of Rage (89.5% 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 Gauge Of Rage
Choose Gauge Of Rage if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Gauge Of Rage launched in 2018.
Both Crimsonland and Gauge Of Rage 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 |  Gauge Of Rage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (919 reviews) | 89.5% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | 10tons Ltd | Dave Myers, WubsGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Crimsonland (2014) is 4 years older than Gauge Of Rage (2018).
- Crimsonland scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Gauge Of Rage (89.5% positive).
- Gauge Of Rage is free; Crimsonland is paid (13.99 USD).
- Crimsonland has co-op; Gauge Of Rage does not.
- Crimsonland is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gauge Of Rage has no Deck rating yet.
Crimsonland vs Gauge Of Rage — FAQ
- Should I play Crimsonland or Gauge Of Rage first?
- If you want chronology, Crimsonland (2014) came out before Gauge Of Rage (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 Gauge Of Rage 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 Gauge Of Rage have multiplayer like Crimsonland?
- No. Crimsonland supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Gauge Of Rage is listed as single-player only.
- Is Gauge Of Rage free?
- Yes — Gauge Of Rage 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. Gauge Of Rage doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.