Choose Space Channel 5: Part 2
Choose Space Channel 5: Part 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Space Channel 5: Part 2 launched in 2011.
Space Channel 5: Part 2 vs Crypt of the NecroDancer
Space Channel 5: Part 2 and Crypt of the NecroDancer both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Space Channel 5: Part 2 (2011) is 4 years older than Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015). Crypt of the NecroDancer scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than Space Channel 5: Part 2 (86.8% 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 Crypt of the NecroDancer
Choose Crypt of the NecroDancer if you want an Indie and RPG game with Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Subtitle Options. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.5% positive across 12,463 reviews.
Both Space Channel 5: Part 2 and Crypt of the NecroDancer sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player and Co-op, 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
 Space Channel 5: Part 2 |  Crypt of the NecroDancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | Price unknown | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.8% positive (749 reviews) | 95.5% positive (12,463 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SEGA | Brace Yourself Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Space Channel 5: Part 2 (2011) is 4 years older than Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015).
- Crypt of the NecroDancer scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than Space Channel 5: Part 2 (86.8% positive).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Space Channel 5: Part 2 is Deck Playable, Crypt of the NecroDancer is Deck Verified.
Space Channel 5: Part 2 vs Crypt of the NecroDancer — FAQ
- Which is better, Space Channel 5: Part 2 or Crypt of the NecroDancer?
- On Steam reviews Crypt of the NecroDancer scores higher (95.5% positive) than Space Channel 5: Part 2 (86.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Crypt of the NecroDancer is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Space Channel 5: Part 2 or Crypt of the NecroDancer first?
- If you want chronology, Space Channel 5: Part 2 (2011) came out before Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015). 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 Space Channel 5: Part 2 and Crypt of the NecroDancer similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Space Channel 5: Part 2 and Crypt of the NecroDancer have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Space Channel 5: Part 2 ships Co-op; Crypt of the NecroDancer ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.