Choose SCARLET NEXUS
Choose SCARLET NEXUS if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. 5,278 Steam reviews back the pick.
SCARLET NEXUS vs CRYMACHINA
SCARLET NEXUS and CRYMACHINA both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. SCARLET NEXUS (2021) is 2 years older than CRYMACHINA (2023). SCARLET NEXUS scores higher on Steam reviews (85.9% positive) than CRYMACHINA (84.9% 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 CRYMACHINA
Choose CRYMACHINA if it matches what drew you to this matchup. CRYMACHINA launched in 2023.
Both SCARLET NEXUS and CRYMACHINA sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (85.9% vs 84.9% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 SCARLET NEXUS |  CRYMACHINA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.39 USD | 38.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.9% positive (5,278 reviews) | 84.9% positive (199 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. | FURYU Corporation |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- SCARLET NEXUS (2021) is 2 years older than CRYMACHINA (2023).
- SCARLET NEXUS scores higher on Steam reviews (85.9% positive) than CRYMACHINA (84.9% positive).
- SCARLET NEXUS is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than CRYMACHINA (14.39 USD vs. 38.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: SCARLET NEXUS is Deck Verified, CRYMACHINA is Deck Playable.
SCARLET NEXUS vs CRYMACHINA — FAQ
- Which is better, SCARLET NEXUS or CRYMACHINA?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: SCARLET NEXUS sits at 85.9% positive (5,278 reviews), CRYMACHINA at 84.9% (199). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play SCARLET NEXUS or CRYMACHINA first?
- If you want chronology, SCARLET NEXUS (2021) came out before CRYMACHINA (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 SCARLET NEXUS and CRYMACHINA similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.