Choose Atom Zombie Smasher
Choose Atom Zombie Smasher if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Atom Zombie Smasher launched in 2011.
Atom Zombie Smasher vs Crypt Crawler
Atom Zombie Smasher and Crypt Crawler 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. Atom Zombie Smasher (2011) is 14 years older than Crypt Crawler (2025). Crypt Crawler scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Atom Zombie Smasher (90.3% 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 Crypt Crawler
Choose Crypt Crawler if you want an Action game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crypt Crawler launched in 2025.
Both Atom Zombie Smasher and Crypt Crawler sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Atom Zombie Smasher |  Crypt Crawler | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (927 reviews) | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Blendo Games | Wild Domain |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Atom Zombie Smasher (2011) is 14 years older than Crypt Crawler (2025).
- Crypt Crawler scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Atom Zombie Smasher (90.3% positive).
- Crypt Crawler is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Atom Zombie Smasher (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Atom Zombie Smasher vs Crypt Crawler — FAQ
- Should I play Atom Zombie Smasher or Crypt Crawler first?
- If you want chronology, Atom Zombie Smasher (2011) came out before Crypt Crawler (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 Atom Zombie Smasher and Crypt Crawler 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.
- Do both Atom Zombie Smasher and Crypt Crawler have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Atom Zombie Smasher ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Crypt Crawler ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.