Choose CrackSword
Choose CrackSword if you want an Adventure game with Gamepad Recommended and Playable without Timed Input.
CrackSword vs Hellkick
CrackSword and Hellkick both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. 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 Hellkick
Choose Hellkick if you want the Online PvP, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Hellkick launched in 2027.
Both CrackSword and Hellkick sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 CrackSword |  Hellkick | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | SalmonellaSalami | ClawSea |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
CrackSword vs Hellkick — FAQ
- Are CrackSword and Hellkick similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.