CRYPTARK vs HSS:Reload
CRYPTARK and HSS:Reload 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 7 years older than HSS:Reload (2024). HSS:Reload scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 CRYPTARK |  HSS:Reload | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (729 reviews) | 85.2% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alientrap | SmokingBear Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CRYPTARK (2017) is 7 years older than HSS:Reload (2024).
- HSS:Reload scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than CRYPTARK (83% positive).
- HSS:Reload is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than CRYPTARK (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- CRYPTARK has co-op; HSS:Reload does not.
- Steam Deck: CRYPTARK is Deck Verified, HSS:Reload is Deck Playable.
CRYPTARK vs HSS:Reload — FAQ
- Should I play CRYPTARK or HSS:Reload first?
- If you want chronology, CRYPTARK (2017) came out before HSS:Reload (2024). 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 HSS:Reload 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 HSS:Reload have multiplayer like CRYPTARK?
- No. CRYPTARK supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while HSS:Reload is listed as single-player only.