Choose Crashlands
Choose Crashlands if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,596 Steam reviews back the pick.
Crashlands vs Crashlands 2
Crashlands and Crashlands 2 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. Crashlands (2016) is 9 years older than Crashlands 2 (2025). Crashlands 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Crashlands (87.3% 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 Crashlands 2
Choose Crashlands 2 if you want the Steam Timeline and Adjustable Text Size side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.2% positive across 628 reviews.
Both Crashlands and Crashlands 2 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Crashlands |  Crashlands 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (1,596 reviews) | 93.2% positive (628 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Butterscotch Shenanigans | Butterscotch Shenanigans |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Crashlands (2016) is 9 years older than Crashlands 2 (2025).
- Crashlands 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Crashlands (87.3% positive).
- Crashlands is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Crashlands 2 (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Crashlands has co-op; Crashlands 2 does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Crashlands vs Crashlands 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Crashlands or Crashlands 2?
- On Steam reviews Crashlands 2 scores higher (93.2% positive) than Crashlands (87.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Crashlands 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Crashlands or Crashlands 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Crashlands (2016) came out before Crashlands 2 (2025). 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 Crashlands and Crashlands 2 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.
- Does Crashlands 2 have multiplayer like Crashlands?
- No. Crashlands supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Crashlands 2 is listed as single-player only.
- Do Crashlands and Crashlands 2 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.