Choose World to the West
Choose World to the West if you want an Action experience. World to the West launched in 2017.
World to the West vs The Legend Of The Crystals
World to the West and The Legend Of The Crystals both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. World to the West (2017) is 8 years older than The Legend Of The Crystals (2025). The Legend Of The Crystals is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than World to the West (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Legend Of The Crystals
Choose The Legend Of The Crystals if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Legend Of The Crystals launched in 2025.
Both World to the West and The Legend Of The Crystals sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 World to the West |  The Legend Of The Crystals | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.5% positive (80 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rain Games | Gistal Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- World to the West (2017) is 8 years older than The Legend Of The Crystals (2025).
- The Legend Of The Crystals is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than World to the West (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- World to the West is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Legend Of The Crystals has no Deck rating yet.
World to the West vs The Legend Of The Crystals — FAQ
- Should I play World to the West or The Legend Of The Crystals first?
- If you want chronology, World to the West (2017) came out before The Legend Of The Crystals (2025). 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 World to the West and The Legend Of The Crystals similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 World to the West run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — World to the West is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Legend Of The Crystals doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.