Choose 1 Screen Platformer
Choose 1 Screen Platformer if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1 Screen Platformer launched in 2019.
1 Screen Platformer vs Crystal's Castle
1 Screen Platformer and Crystal's Castle 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. 1 Screen Platformer (2019) is 5 years older than Crystal's Castle (2024). 1 Screen Platformer is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Crystal's Castle (1.49 USD vs. 1.99 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 Crystal's Castle
Choose Crystal's Castle if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Crystal's Castle launched in 2024.
Both 1 Screen Platformer and Crystal's Castle 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
 1 Screen Platformer |  Crystal's Castle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (169 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Return To Adventure Mountain, LLC | David Fernandez |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- 1 Screen Platformer (2019) is 5 years older than Crystal's Castle (2024).
- 1 Screen Platformer is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Crystal's Castle (1.49 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- 1 Screen Platformer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Crystal's Castle has no Deck rating yet.
1 Screen Platformer vs Crystal's Castle — FAQ
- Should I play 1 Screen Platformer or Crystal's Castle first?
- If you want chronology, 1 Screen Platformer (2019) came out before Crystal's Castle (2024). 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 1 Screen Platformer and Crystal's Castle 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 1 Screen Platformer run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 1 Screen Platformer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Crystal's Castle doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.