Choose Crypt Stalker
Choose Crypt Stalker if it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Crypt Stalker launched in 2020.
Crypt Stalker vs Alien Splatter Redux
Crypt Stalker and Alien Splatter Redux 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. Alien Splatter Redux (2017) is 3 years older than Crypt Stalker (2020). Alien Splatter Redux scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than Crypt Stalker (83.8% 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 Alien Splatter Redux
Choose Alien Splatter Redux if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alien Splatter Redux launched in 2017.
Both Crypt Stalker and Alien Splatter Redux 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
 Crypt Stalker |  Alien Splatter Redux | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (68 reviews) | 91.3% positive (80 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sinclair Strange | Sinclair Strange |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Alien Splatter Redux (2017) is 3 years older than Crypt Stalker (2020).
- Alien Splatter Redux scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than Crypt Stalker (83.8% positive).
- Alien Splatter Redux is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Crypt Stalker (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Crypt Stalker is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Alien Splatter Redux has no Deck rating yet.
Crypt Stalker vs Alien Splatter Redux — FAQ
- Should I play Crypt Stalker or Alien Splatter Redux first?
- If you want chronology, Alien Splatter Redux (2017) came out before Crypt Stalker (2020). 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 Crypt Stalker and Alien Splatter Redux 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.
- Does Crypt Stalker run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Crypt Stalker is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Alien Splatter Redux doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.