Choose CRYPTARK
Choose CRYPTARK if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. CRYPTARK launched in 2017.
CRYPTARK vs Null Drifter
CRYPTARK and Null Drifter 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. CRYPTARK (2017) is 2 years older than Null Drifter (2019). Null Drifter scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than CRYPTARK (83% 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 Null Drifter
Choose Null Drifter if you want a Simulation game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Null Drifter launched in 2019.
Both CRYPTARK and Null Drifter sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen 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 |  Null Drifter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (729 reviews) | 94.1% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Alientrap | Panda Indie Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CRYPTARK (2017) is 2 years older than Null Drifter (2019).
- Null Drifter scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than CRYPTARK (83% positive).
- Null Drifter is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than CRYPTARK (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- CRYPTARK is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Null Drifter has no Deck rating yet.
CRYPTARK vs Null Drifter — FAQ
- Should I play CRYPTARK or Null Drifter first?
- If you want chronology, CRYPTARK (2017) came out before Null Drifter (2019). 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 Null Drifter 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.
- Do both CRYPTARK and Null Drifter have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: CRYPTARK ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Null Drifter ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does CRYPTARK run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CRYPTARK is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Null Drifter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.