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Also Cyberpunk and Side Scroller, like Crystal Gaiden Origins.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
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- 24 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
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The closest matches to Crystal Gaiden Origins: Cyber Shadow, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, Mega Man Legacy Collection, Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, and HUNTDOWN. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Hack and Slash and Side Scroller, like Crystal Gaiden Origins.
- $12.49 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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Also 1980s and 1990's, like Crystal Gaiden Origins.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
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HUNTDOWN
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and 1980s, like Crystal Gaiden Origins.
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Katana ZERO
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Hack and Slash, like Crystal Gaiden Origins.
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Onipunks
- Price: $11.99checked Nov 2
- 89% of 9 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
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Why this: Also 1980s and 1990's, like Crystal Gaiden Origins.
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Why this: Also Cyberpunk and 1980s, like Crystal Gaiden Origins.
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Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Hack and Slash, like Crystal Gaiden Origins.
About Crystal Gaiden Origins
The closest matches to Crystal Gaiden Origins: Cyber Shadow, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, Mega Man Legacy Collection, Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, and HUNTDOWN. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Crystal Gaiden Origins is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cyber Shadow, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound and Mega Man Legacy Collection — 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.
About Crystal Gaiden Origins: Crystal Gaiden Origins is a hardcore 8-bit action platformer inspired by the brutal edge of NES-era classics. Slash through rebels, ex-allies, dark ancient technology, and a crumbling empire in chiptune-fueled missions. Inspired by Ninja Gaiden, Shatterhand, and Castlevania.
Is Crystal Gaiden Origins worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 9 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $11.99 (checked Nov 2).
People who play it also play: Cyber Shadow, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, Mega Man Legacy Collection
Frequently asked about Crystal Gaiden Origins
Can I run it?
How much does Crystal Gaiden Origins cost?
Crystal Gaiden Origins is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Crystal Gaiden Origins?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Crystal Gaiden Origins are Cyber Shadow, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, Mega Man Legacy Collection.
Who developed Crystal Gaiden Origins?
Crystal Gaiden Origins was developed by Onipunks.