Choose CRYPTARK
Choose CRYPTARK if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. CRYPTARK launched in 2017.
CRYPTARK vs Last Encounter
CRYPTARK and Last Encounter 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 Last Encounter (2018). Last Encounter scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% 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 Last Encounter
Choose Last Encounter if you want the Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. Last Encounter launched in 2018.
Both CRYPTARK and Last Encounter sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and 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 |  Last Encounter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (729 reviews) | 86.7% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Alientrap | Exordium Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CRYPTARK (2017) is 1 year older than Last Encounter (2018).
- Last Encounter scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than CRYPTARK (83% positive).
- Last Encounter 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; Last Encounter has no Deck rating yet.
CRYPTARK vs Last Encounter — FAQ
- Should I play CRYPTARK or Last Encounter first?
- If you want chronology, CRYPTARK (2017) came out before Last Encounter (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 Last Encounter 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 Last Encounter have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: CRYPTARK ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Last Encounter ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does CRYPTARK run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CRYPTARK is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Last Encounter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.