Choose CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999
Choose CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999 if you want a Simulation experience. CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999 launched in 2017.
CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999 vs The Horror Occultist
CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999 and The Horror Occultist both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999 (2017) is 9 years older than The Horror Occultist (2026). The Horror Occultist scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999 (46.8% 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 The Horror Occultist
Choose The Horror Occultist if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Horror Occultist launched in 2026.
Both CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999 and The Horror Occultist sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999 |  The Horror Occultist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.8% positive (141 reviews) | 88.5% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Madbox Entertainment | Cow Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999 (2017) is 9 years older than The Horror Occultist (2026).
- The Horror Occultist scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999 (46.8% positive).
- The Horror Occultist is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999 (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999 vs The Horror Occultist — FAQ
- Should I play CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999 or The Horror Occultist first?
- If you want chronology, CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999 (2017) came out before The Horror Occultist (2026). 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 CRIMSON METAL Classic 1999 and The Horror Occultist similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.