Choose Cat Quest
Choose Cat Quest if you want an Action, Indie, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,491 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cat Quest vs Crypt Custodian
Cat Quest and Crypt Custodian both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. Cat Quest (2017) is 7 years older than Crypt Custodian (2024). Crypt Custodian scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Cat Quest (95% 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 Custodian
Choose Crypt Custodian if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.7% positive across 1,495 reviews.
Both Cat Quest and Crypt Custodian sit in Adventure 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
 Cat Quest |  Crypt Custodian | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (3,491 reviews) | 97.7% positive (1,495 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Gentlebros | Kyle Thompson |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Cat Quest (2017) is 7 years older than Crypt Custodian (2024).
- Crypt Custodian scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Cat Quest (95% positive).
- Crypt Custodian is currently ~8% cheaper on Steam than Cat Quest (11.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Cat Quest is Deck Verified, Crypt Custodian is Deck Playable.
Cat Quest vs Crypt Custodian — FAQ
- Which is better, Cat Quest or Crypt Custodian?
- On Steam reviews Crypt Custodian scores higher (97.7% positive) than Cat Quest (95% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Crypt Custodian is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Cat Quest or Crypt Custodian first?
- If you want chronology, Cat Quest (2017) came out before Crypt Custodian (2024). 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 Cat Quest and Crypt Custodian similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.