Choose B3
Choose B3 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. B3 launched in 2023.
B3 vs Crunch Element
B3 and Crunch Element both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Crunch Element (2020) is 3 years older than B3 (2023). B3 is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Crunch Element (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Crunch Element
Choose Crunch Element if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Crunch Element launched in 2020.
Both B3 and Crunch Element sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Tracked Controller Support, 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
 B3 |  Crunch Element | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 57.7% positive (454 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | 4 I Lab | Dreamlab XR |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Crunch Element (2020) is 3 years older than B3 (2023).
- B3 is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Crunch Element (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Crunch Element is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; B3 has no Deck rating yet.
B3 vs Crunch Element — FAQ
- Should I play B3 or Crunch Element first?
- If you want chronology, Crunch Element (2020) came out before B3 (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 B3 and Crunch Element similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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 B3 and Crunch Element have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: B3 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Crunch Element ships Online Co-op, Co-op.