Choose Dragon's Wake
Choose Dragon's Wake if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dragon's Wake launched in 2015.
Dragon's Wake vs Crypt Custodian
Dragon's Wake 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. Dragon's Wake (2015) is 9 years older than Crypt Custodian (2024). Crypt Custodian scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Dragon's Wake (88.8% 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 carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.7% positive across 1,495 reviews.
Both Dragon's Wake 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
 Dragon's Wake |  Crypt Custodian | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.8% positive (224 reviews) | 97.7% positive (1,495 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Brainbox Software | Kyle Thompson |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Dragon's Wake (2015) is 9 years older than Crypt Custodian (2024).
- Crypt Custodian scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Dragon's Wake (88.8% positive).
- Dragon's Wake is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Crypt Custodian (3.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Crypt Custodian is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dragon's Wake has no Deck rating yet.
Dragon's Wake vs Crypt Custodian — FAQ
- Which is better, Dragon's Wake or Crypt Custodian?
- On Steam reviews Crypt Custodian scores higher (97.7% positive) than Dragon's Wake (88.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Crypt Custodian is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Dragon's Wake or Crypt Custodian first?
- If you want chronology, Dragon's Wake (2015) 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 Dragon's Wake 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.