Choose King Lucas
Choose King Lucas if you want an Action and Indie game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. King Lucas launched in 2016.
King Lucas vs Crypt Custodian
King Lucas and Crypt Custodian 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. King Lucas (2016) is 8 years older than Crypt Custodian (2024). Crypt Custodian scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than King Lucas (53.6% 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 Crypt Custodian
Choose Crypt Custodian if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,495 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both King Lucas and Crypt Custodian sit in 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
 King Lucas |  Crypt Custodian | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.6% positive (28 reviews) | 97.7% positive (1,495 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | DevilishGames | Kyle Thompson |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- King Lucas (2016) is 8 years older than Crypt Custodian (2024).
- Crypt Custodian scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than King Lucas (53.6% positive).
- King Lucas is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Crypt Custodian (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Crypt Custodian is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; King Lucas has no Deck rating yet.
King Lucas vs Crypt Custodian — FAQ
- Should I play King Lucas or Crypt Custodian first?
- If you want chronology, King Lucas (2016) came out before Crypt Custodian (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 King Lucas and Crypt Custodian 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.
- Does Crypt Custodian have multiplayer like King Lucas?
- No. King Lucas supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Crypt Custodian is listed as single-player only.