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 Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. CRYPTARK launched in 2017.
CRYPTARK vs BLANK SPACE
CRYPTARK and BLANK SPACE 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 5 years older than BLANK SPACE (2022). BLANK SPACE is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than CRYPTARK (10.49 USD vs. 14.99 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 BLANK SPACE
Choose BLANK SPACE if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. BLANK SPACE launched in 2022.
Both CRYPTARK and BLANK SPACE 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 |  BLANK SPACE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 10.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (729 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alientrap | Michigames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CRYPTARK (2017) is 5 years older than BLANK SPACE (2022).
- BLANK SPACE is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than CRYPTARK (10.49 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- CRYPTARK has co-op; BLANK SPACE does not.
- CRYPTARK is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; BLANK SPACE has no Deck rating yet.
CRYPTARK vs BLANK SPACE — FAQ
- Should I play CRYPTARK or BLANK SPACE first?
- If you want chronology, CRYPTARK (2017) came out before BLANK SPACE (2022). 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 BLANK SPACE 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 BLANK SPACE have multiplayer like CRYPTARK?
- No. CRYPTARK supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while BLANK SPACE is listed as single-player only.
- Does CRYPTARK run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CRYPTARK is rated Deck Verified by Valve. BLANK SPACE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.