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Crypt Hunter vs Neon Rage

Crypt Hunter and Neon Rage both land in 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 are Early Access games on Steam. Crypt Hunter (2017) is 1 year older than Neon Rage (2018). Crypt Hunter is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Neon Rage (9.99 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 Crypt Hunter

Choose Crypt Hunter if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crypt Hunter launched in 2017.

Choose Neon Rage

Choose Neon Rage if you want an Action and Indie experience. Neon Rage launched in 2018.

Both Crypt Hunter and Neon Rage sit in Early Access on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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 Hunter vs Neon Rage — Steam metadata comparison
Crypt Hunter — Steam game coverCrypt HunterNeon Rage — Steam game coverNeon Rage
Released20172018
GenresEarly AccessAction, Indie, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews50% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRobot GamesAscendant Studio

Side by side

Crypt Hunter vs Neon Rage — FAQ

Should I play Crypt Hunter or Neon Rage first?
If you want chronology, Crypt Hunter (2017) came out before Neon Rage (2018). 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 Hunter and Neon Rage similar?
They overlap on 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.
Crypt Hunter vs Neon Rage — Verdict (2026) · imho.run