Choose CRYPTARK
Choose CRYPTARK if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. CRYPTARK launched in 2017.
CRYPTARK vs Tesla Force
CRYPTARK and Tesla Force both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. CRYPTARK (2017) is 3 years older than Tesla Force (2020). CRYPTARK scores higher on Steam reviews (83% positive) than Tesla Force (73.3% 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 Tesla Force
Choose Tesla Force if you want a RPG game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Tesla Force launched in 2020.
Both CRYPTARK and Tesla Force sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 CRYPTARK |  Tesla Force | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (729 reviews) | 73.3% positive (90 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Alientrap | 10tons Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- CRYPTARK (2017) is 3 years older than Tesla Force (2020).
- CRYPTARK scores higher on Steam reviews (83% positive) than Tesla Force (73.3% positive).
- CRYPTARK is currently ~12% cheaper on Steam than Tesla Force (14.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
CRYPTARK vs Tesla Force — FAQ
- Should I play CRYPTARK or Tesla Force first?
- If you want chronology, CRYPTARK (2017) came out before Tesla Force (2020). 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 CRYPTARK and Tesla Force similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 CRYPTARK and Tesla Force have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: CRYPTARK ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Tesla Force ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do CRYPTARK and Tesla Force both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.