Choose Crypt of the Serpent King
Choose Crypt of the Serpent King if it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crypt of the Serpent King launched in 2016.
Crypt of the Serpent King vs Smash Dungeon
Crypt of the Serpent King and Smash Dungeon both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Crypt of the Serpent King (2016) is 7 years older than Smash Dungeon (2023). Crypt of the Serpent King scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Smash Dungeon (75% 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 Smash Dungeon
Choose Smash Dungeon if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Smash Dungeon launched in 2023.
Both Crypt of the Serpent King and Smash Dungeon sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 Crypt of the Serpent King |  Smash Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (202 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Rendercode Games | Plastic Cow Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Crypt of the Serpent King (2016) is 7 years older than Smash Dungeon (2023).
- Crypt of the Serpent King scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Smash Dungeon (75% positive).
- Crypt of the Serpent King is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Smash Dungeon (1.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Smash Dungeon has co-op; Crypt of the Serpent King does not.
- Crypt of the Serpent King is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Smash Dungeon has no Deck rating yet.
Crypt of the Serpent King vs Smash Dungeon — FAQ
- Should I play Crypt of the Serpent King or Smash Dungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Crypt of the Serpent King (2016) came out before Smash Dungeon (2023). 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 Crypt of the Serpent King and Smash Dungeon similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 Crypt of the Serpent King have multiplayer like Smash Dungeon?
- No. Smash Dungeon supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Crypt of the Serpent King is listed as single-player only.
- Does Crypt of the Serpent King run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Crypt of the Serpent King is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Smash Dungeon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.