Choose CRYPTARK
Choose CRYPTARK if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. CRYPTARK launched in 2017.
CRYPTARK vs Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse
CRYPTARK and Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse 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 1 year older than Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse (2018). CRYPTARK scores higher on Steam reviews (83% positive) than Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse (76.5% 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 Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse
Choose Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse if you want the Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse launched in 2018.
Both CRYPTARK and Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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 |  Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (729 reviews) | 76.5% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Alientrap | RogueCode (PTY) LTD |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CRYPTARK (2017) is 1 year older than Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse (2018).
- CRYPTARK scores higher on Steam reviews (83% positive) than Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse (76.5% positive).
- Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than CRYPTARK (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- CRYPTARK is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse has no Deck rating yet.
CRYPTARK vs Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse — FAQ
- Should I play CRYPTARK or Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse first?
- If you want chronology, CRYPTARK (2017) came out before Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse (2018). 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 Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse 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.
- Do both CRYPTARK and Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: CRYPTARK ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does CRYPTARK run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CRYPTARK is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.