Choose Vox Machinae
Choose Vox Machinae if you want the Online PvP, LAN PvP, and LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Vox Machinae launched in 2022.
Vox Machinae vs CRAWLER
Vox Machinae and CRAWLER both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Vox Machinae (2022) is 4 years older than CRAWLER (2026). CRAWLER scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Vox Machinae (87.8% 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 CRAWLER
Choose CRAWLER if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with VR Only, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. CRAWLER launched in 2026.
Both Vox Machinae and CRAWLER sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Tracked Controller Support, 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
 Vox Machinae |  CRAWLER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 87.8% positive (911 reviews) | 92.6% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Space Bullet Dynamics Corporation | Studio BreakIn |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Vox Machinae (2022) is 4 years older than CRAWLER (2026).
- CRAWLER scores higher on Steam reviews (92.6% positive) than Vox Machinae (87.8% positive).
- CRAWLER is free; Vox Machinae is paid (29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Vox Machinae is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; CRAWLER has no Deck rating yet.
Vox Machinae vs CRAWLER — FAQ
- Should I play Vox Machinae or CRAWLER first?
- If you want chronology, Vox Machinae (2022) came out before CRAWLER (2026). 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 Vox Machinae and CRAWLER similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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 Vox Machinae and CRAWLER have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Vox Machinae ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; CRAWLER ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is CRAWLER free?
- Yes — CRAWLER is a free-to-play Steam title. Vox Machinae is paid (29.99 USD).
- Does Vox Machinae run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vox Machinae is rated Deck Verified by Valve. CRAWLER doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.