Choose AquaNox
Choose AquaNox if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. AquaNox launched in 2010.
AquaNox vs Crime Cities
AquaNox and Crime Cities both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. AquaNox (2010) is 9 years older than Crime Cities (2019). AquaNox scores higher on Steam reviews (69.8% positive) than Crime Cities (54.2% 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 Crime Cities
Choose Crime Cities if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crime Cities launched in 2019.
Both AquaNox and Crime Cities sit in Action 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
 AquaNox |  Crime Cities | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.8% positive (139 reviews) | 54.2% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Massive Development | Techland |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- AquaNox (2010) is 9 years older than Crime Cities (2019).
- AquaNox scores higher on Steam reviews (69.8% positive) than Crime Cities (54.2% positive).
- Crime Cities is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than AquaNox (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- AquaNox is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Crime Cities has no Deck rating yet.
AquaNox vs Crime Cities — FAQ
- Should I play AquaNox or Crime Cities first?
- If you want chronology, AquaNox (2010) came out before Crime Cities (2019). 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 AquaNox and Crime Cities similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Crime Cities have multiplayer like AquaNox?
- No. AquaNox supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Crime Cities is listed as single-player only.
- Does AquaNox run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AquaNox is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Crime Cities doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.