Choose Crystal Rift
Choose Crystal Rift if you want an Indie experience. Crystal Rift launched in 2016.
Crystal Rift vs KryptCrawler
Crystal Rift and KryptCrawler both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Crystal Rift (2016) is 2 years older than KryptCrawler (2018). Crystal Rift scores higher on Steam reviews (58.9% positive) than KryptCrawler (47.4% 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 KryptCrawler
Choose KryptCrawler if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. KryptCrawler launched in 2018.
Both Crystal Rift and KryptCrawler sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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
 Crystal Rift |  KryptCrawler | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.9% positive (73 reviews) | 47.4% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Psytec Games Ltd | CrazyBunch |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Crystal Rift (2016) is 2 years older than KryptCrawler (2018).
- Crystal Rift scores higher on Steam reviews (58.9% positive) than KryptCrawler (47.4% positive).
- KryptCrawler is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Crystal Rift (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- KryptCrawler is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Crystal Rift has no Deck rating yet.
Crystal Rift vs KryptCrawler — FAQ
- Should I play Crystal Rift or KryptCrawler first?
- If you want chronology, Crystal Rift (2016) came out before KryptCrawler (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 Crystal Rift and KryptCrawler similar?
- They overlap on 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.