Choose Cross of the Dutchman
Choose Cross of the Dutchman if it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cross of the Dutchman launched in 2015.
Cross of the Dutchman vs #BLUD
Cross of the Dutchman and #BLUD 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. Cross of the Dutchman (2015) is 9 years older than #BLUD (2024). #BLUD scores higher on Steam reviews (79.6% positive) than Cross of the Dutchman (74.7% 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 #BLUD
Choose #BLUD if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. #BLUD launched in 2024.
Both Cross of the Dutchman and #BLUD sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, 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
 Cross of the Dutchman |  #BLUD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.7% positive (87 reviews) | 79.6% positive (211 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Triangle Studios | Exit 73 Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cross of the Dutchman (2015) is 9 years older than #BLUD (2024).
- #BLUD scores higher on Steam reviews (79.6% positive) than Cross of the Dutchman (74.7% positive).
- Cross of the Dutchman is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than #BLUD (6.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- #BLUD is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cross of the Dutchman has no Deck rating yet.
Cross of the Dutchman vs #BLUD — FAQ
- Should I play Cross of the Dutchman or #BLUD first?
- If you want chronology, Cross of the Dutchman (2015) came out before #BLUD (2024). 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 Cross of the Dutchman and #BLUD 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.