Choose CRYPTARK
Choose CRYPTARK if you want a Strategy 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 CRYEP
CRYPTARK and CRYEP 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. CRYPTARK (2017) is 1 year older than CRYEP (2018). CRYEP is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than CRYPTARK (12.99 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 CRYEP
Choose CRYEP if you want a Massively Multiplayer experience. CRYEP launched in 2018.
Both CRYPTARK and CRYEP sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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 |  CRYEP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (729 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Alientrap | IMLBE, Dnovel |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- CRYPTARK (2017) is 1 year older than CRYEP (2018).
- CRYEP is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than CRYPTARK (12.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- CRYPTARK is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; CRYEP has no Deck rating yet.
CRYPTARK vs CRYEP — FAQ
- Should I play CRYPTARK or CRYEP first?
- If you want chronology, CRYPTARK (2017) came out before CRYEP (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 CRYEP 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.
- Do both CRYPTARK and CRYEP have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: CRYPTARK ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; CRYEP ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does CRYPTARK run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CRYPTARK is rated Deck Verified by Valve. CRYEP doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.