Choose CRYPTARK
Choose CRYPTARK if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. CRYPTARK launched in 2017.
CRYPTARK vs UNDERZONE
CRYPTARK and UNDERZONE 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 4 years older than UNDERZONE (2021). CRYPTARK is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than UNDERZONE (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 UNDERZONE
Choose UNDERZONE if it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. UNDERZONE launched in 2021.
Both CRYPTARK and UNDERZONE 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
 CRYPTARK |  UNDERZONE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (729 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alientrap | Sixth Realm |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CRYPTARK (2017) is 4 years older than UNDERZONE (2021).
- CRYPTARK is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than UNDERZONE (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- CRYPTARK has co-op; UNDERZONE does not.
- CRYPTARK is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; UNDERZONE has no Deck rating yet.
CRYPTARK vs UNDERZONE — FAQ
- Should I play CRYPTARK or UNDERZONE first?
- If you want chronology, CRYPTARK (2017) came out before UNDERZONE (2021). 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 UNDERZONE 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 UNDERZONE have multiplayer like CRYPTARK?
- No. CRYPTARK supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while UNDERZONE is listed as single-player only.
- Does CRYPTARK run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CRYPTARK is rated Deck Verified by Valve. UNDERZONE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.