Choose CRYPTARK
Choose CRYPTARK if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. CRYPTARK launched in 2017.
CRYPTARK vs SHOOPER NOVA
CRYPTARK and SHOOPER NOVA both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. CRYPTARK (2017) is 8 years older than SHOOPER NOVA (2025). SHOOPER NOVA scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% 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 SHOOPER NOVA
Choose SHOOPER NOVA if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. SHOOPER NOVA launched in 2025.
Both CRYPTARK and SHOOPER NOVA sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  SHOOPER NOVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.72 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (729 reviews) | 85.7% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alientrap | Jamesika |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- CRYPTARK (2017) is 8 years older than SHOOPER NOVA (2025).
- SHOOPER NOVA scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than CRYPTARK (83% positive).
- SHOOPER NOVA is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than CRYPTARK (2.72 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- CRYPTARK has co-op; SHOOPER NOVA does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
CRYPTARK vs SHOOPER NOVA — FAQ
- Should I play CRYPTARK or SHOOPER NOVA first?
- If you want chronology, CRYPTARK (2017) came out before SHOOPER NOVA (2025). 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 SHOOPER NOVA similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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 SHOOPER NOVA have multiplayer like CRYPTARK?
- No. CRYPTARK supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while SHOOPER NOVA is listed as single-player only.
- Do CRYPTARK and SHOOPER NOVA 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.