Choose EPOCH
Choose EPOCH if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. EPOCH launched in 2014.
EPOCH vs Crashbots
EPOCH and Crashbots 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. EPOCH (2014) is 4 years older than Crashbots (2018). EPOCH is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Crashbots (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Crashbots
Choose Crashbots if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Crashbots launched in 2018.
Both EPOCH and Crashbots sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 EPOCH |  Crashbots | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.6% positive (77 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Uppercut Games Pty Ltd | Neonchimp Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- EPOCH (2014) is 4 years older than Crashbots (2018).
- EPOCH is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Crashbots (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
EPOCH vs Crashbots — FAQ
- Should I play EPOCH or Crashbots first?
- If you want chronology, EPOCH (2014) came out before Crashbots (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 EPOCH and Crashbots 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.