Choose CRYPTARK
Choose CRYPTARK if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. CRYPTARK launched in 2017.
CRYPTARK vs Project X
CRYPTARK and Project X 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. Both released in 2017. Project X is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than CRYPTARK (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Project X
Choose Project X if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Project X launched in 2017.
Both CRYPTARK and Project X sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP, 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 |  Project X | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (729 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Alientrap | Bulls Bros |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2017.
- Project X is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than CRYPTARK (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- CRYPTARK has co-op; Project X does not.
- CRYPTARK is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Project X has no Deck rating yet.
CRYPTARK vs Project X — FAQ
- Are CRYPTARK and Project X 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 CRYPTARK run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CRYPTARK is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Project X doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.