Choose The Da Vinci Cryptex 4
Choose The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 if you want a Casual experience. The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 launched in 2025.
The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 vs The Da Vinci Cryptex 5
The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 and The Da Vinci Cryptex 5 both land in Strategy, Indie 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 (2025) is 1 year older than The Da Vinci Cryptex 5 (2026). The Da Vinci Cryptex 5 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 (3.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). 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 The Da Vinci Cryptex 5
Choose The Da Vinci Cryptex 5 if you want an Adventure experience. The Da Vinci Cryptex 5 launched in 2026.
Both The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 and The Da Vinci Cryptex 5 sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 |  The Da Vinci Cryptex 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | XSGames | XSGames |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 (2025) is 1 year older than The Da Vinci Cryptex 5 (2026).
- The Da Vinci Cryptex 5 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 (3.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 vs The Da Vinci Cryptex 5 — FAQ
- Should I play The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 or The Da Vinci Cryptex 5 first?
- If you want chronology, The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 (2025) came out before The Da Vinci Cryptex 5 (2026). 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 The Da Vinci Cryptex 4 and The Da Vinci Cryptex 5 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.