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Games like Crystal Keepers

If Crystal Keepers is your kind of game, the closest matches are Koler, Sharded World and Necromantic — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Crystal Keepers: Face hordes in intense battles, unlock abilities, and combine items to create unique builds. Play solo or with up to 3 friends, discover powerful synergies, and survive the insane waves. Evolve your strategy, defeat bosses, and become a true Guardian of the Crystals!

2025ActionStrategyIndieRPGCasualEarly Access4.99 USDWindowsby Polycon
Crystal Keepers — Steam game cover

Players who liked Crystal Keepers also play

Steam players who put hours into Crystal Keepers also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Koler

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Crystal Keepers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    Embark on a solo or co-op adventure in this rogue-lite world of Koler, Slay infected creatures, build your arsenal with tons of Relics and Color Shards, tame and level up your battle companions, and finally fight through the dungeon and defeat the empowering bosses with endless possibilities!

    2023ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Sharded World

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Crystal Keepers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    Sharded World is a reversed bullet hell, rogue-lite, ARPG game combining simple gameplay and great rpg progression. Each level has its own unique features and challenges. Upgradable characters, weapons and orbs. Challenges, daily quests, and leaderboards. Fight, get stronger and defeat the Lich!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Necromantic

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Crystal Keepers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    Start out as a lowly freshman at Valorborn Academy and prove yourself to the school and other students – or don’t, and repeatedly fall to the legions of horrors that await in Necromantic. Study up to survive in this dark and dangerous fantasy Bullet Heaven ... solo or by online co-op.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Trinity Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Crystal Keepers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    Select from a diverse roster of unique characters to assemble a trinity force and strategize to find the best skill combinations. Witness the astounding synergy that emerges. Engage in 2 player online cooperative multiplayer, team up with a friend to challenge orc hordes, and strive for high scores!

    2024ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. FatSheep Crisis

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Crystal Keepers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Crystal Keepers.

    Fat Sheep Town has monsters! Use skills to defeat them. Plugins help warriors survive. Many maps have risks and rewards. Pick an occupation and weapons. Level up weapons. Combine skills, plugins and weapons. Defeat the villain!

    2023ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Temtem: Swarm

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Crystal Keepers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Crystal Keepers.

    Can you Survive the Swarm? Unlock mighty abilities and upgrades, find and collect Tems to evolve and become stronger, discover overpowered strategies, and battle massive bosses in this survivor-like bullet heaven! Play solo or online co-op with up to 3 players, building the wildest synergies.

    2026ActionRPGCasual12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. DunHero

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Crystal Keepers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    DunHero is an Action Roguelike. Choose your class, level up and collect powerful items. Defeat bosses and free the world from evil in unique adventures. Play solo or with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Crystal Keepers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    A roguelite survivor game set in the beloved world of Pathfinder. Enter Gallowspire, Pathfinder’s legendary tower of darkness, alongside your fearless companion. Slay hordes of enemies, upgrade your arsenal, and overcome deadly bosses to seal away the ancient king of undeath Tar-Baphon!

    2024ActionIndieRPG6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Crystal Keepers at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Crystal Keepers on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Crystal Keepers on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Crystal Keepers.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Crystal Keepers on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Crystal Keepers on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Crystal Keepers.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Crystal Keepers on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Crystal Keepers.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Crystal Keepers on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Crystal Keepers.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Crystal Keepers on Steam right now. Shares Action with Crystal Keepers.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Crystal Keepers on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Crystal Keepers.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Crystal Keepers.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Temtem: Swarm

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Crystal Keepers.

    Can you Survive the Swarm? Unlock mighty abilities and upgrades, find and collect Tems to evolve and become stronger, discover overpowered strategies, and battle massive bosses in this survivor-like bullet heaven! Play solo or online co-op with up to 3 players, building the wildest synergies.

    2026ActionRPGCasual12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. DunHero

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    DunHero is an Action Roguelike. Choose your class, level up and collect powerful items. Defeat bosses and free the world from evil in unique adventures. Play solo or with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Crystal Keepers.

    A roguelite survivor game set in the beloved world of Pathfinder. Enter Gallowspire, Pathfinder’s legendary tower of darkness, alongside your fearless companion. Slay hordes of enemies, upgrade your arsenal, and overcome deadly bosses to seal away the ancient king of undeath Tar-Baphon!

    2024ActionIndieRPG6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Crystal Keepers

How much does Crystal Keepers cost?
Crystal Keepers is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Crystal Keepers have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Crystal Keepers supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Crystal Keepers?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Crystal Keepers are Koler, Sharded World, Necromantic.
Who developed Crystal Keepers?
Crystal Keepers was developed by Polycon.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Crystal Keepers.

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