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 Seven Suns of Orion
CRYPTARK and Seven Suns of Orion 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 9 years older than Seven Suns of Orion (2026). Seven Suns of Orion scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 Seven Suns of Orion
Choose Seven Suns of Orion if you want the Gamepad Recommended, Adjustable Text Size, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Seven Suns of Orion launched in 2026.
Both CRYPTARK and Seven Suns of Orion 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 |  Seven Suns of Orion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (729 reviews) | 100% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alientrap | FerroFerrous |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CRYPTARK (2017) is 9 years older than Seven Suns of Orion (2026).
- Seven Suns of Orion scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than CRYPTARK (83% positive).
- Seven Suns of Orion is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than CRYPTARK (2.49 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- CRYPTARK has co-op; Seven Suns of Orion does not.
- CRYPTARK is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Seven Suns of Orion has no Deck rating yet.
CRYPTARK vs Seven Suns of Orion — FAQ
- Should I play CRYPTARK or Seven Suns of Orion first?
- If you want chronology, CRYPTARK (2017) came out before Seven Suns of Orion (2026). 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 Seven Suns of Orion 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 Seven Suns of Orion have multiplayer like CRYPTARK?
- No. CRYPTARK supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Seven Suns of Orion is listed as single-player only.
- Does CRYPTARK run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CRYPTARK is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Seven Suns of Orion doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.