Should I play Hellcrown or Crownrats first?

If you want chronology, Crownrats (2026) came out before Hellcrown (2027). 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 Hellcrown and Crownrats similar?

They overlap on Strategy 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 Hellcrown have multiplayer like Crownrats?

No. Crownrats supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Hellcrown is listed as single-player only.

Hellcrown vs Crownrats

Hellcrown and Crownrats both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Crownrats (2026) is 1 year older than Hellcrown (2027). Crownrats has co-op; Hellcrown does not. 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 Hellcrown

Choose Hellcrown if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with Steam Input API Support, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Hellcrown launched in 2027.

Choose Crownrats

Choose Crownrats if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Crownrats launched in 2026.

Both Hellcrown and Crownrats sit in Strategy on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, 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.

Hellcrown vs Crownrats — Steam metadata comparison
	Hellcrown	Crownrats
Released	2027	2026
Genres	Strategy, Adventure, Simulation	Strategy, Indie
Platforms	Windows, Linux	Windows
Steam Deck	Unrated	Unrated
Price	Price unknown	5.59 USD
Steam reviews	—	—
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Multi-player, Co-op
Developers	Astral Hearts	KineticFox, KettuLabs

Side by side

Both are Strategy games on Steam.
Crownrats (2026) is 1 year older than Hellcrown (2027).
Crownrats has co-op; Hellcrown does not.