Choose CRYPTARK
Choose CRYPTARK if you want a Strategy 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 Orbox C
CRYPTARK and Orbox C both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Orbox C (2016) is 1 year older than CRYPTARK (2017). Orbox C scores higher on Steam reviews (90.6% 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 Orbox C
Choose Orbox C if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Orbox C launched in 2016.
Both CRYPTARK and Orbox C sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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 |  Orbox C | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (729 reviews) | 90.6% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alientrap | wins_84, gamebalance |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Orbox C (2016) is 1 year older than CRYPTARK (2017).
- Orbox C scores higher on Steam reviews (90.6% positive) than CRYPTARK (83% positive).
- Orbox C is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than CRYPTARK (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- CRYPTARK has co-op; Orbox C does not.
- Steam Deck: CRYPTARK is Deck Verified, Orbox C is Deck Playable.
CRYPTARK vs Orbox C — FAQ
- Should I play CRYPTARK or Orbox C first?
- If you want chronology, Orbox C (2016) came out before CRYPTARK (2017). 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 Orbox C similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Orbox C have multiplayer like CRYPTARK?
- No. CRYPTARK supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Orbox C is listed as single-player only.