Choose Critadel
Choose Critadel if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Critadel launched in 2021.
Critadel vs 30XX
Critadel and 30XX both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Critadel (2021) is 2 years older than 30XX (2023). 30XX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Critadel (79.5% 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 30XX
Choose 30XX if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,750 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Critadel and 30XX sit in Action and Indie 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
 Critadel |  30XX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (73 reviews) | 91.5% positive (1,750 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Pixelian Studio | Batterystaple Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Critadel (2021) is 2 years older than 30XX (2023).
- 30XX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Critadel (79.5% positive).
- 30XX is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Critadel (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- 30XX has co-op; Critadel does not.
- Steam Deck: Critadel is Deck Verified, 30XX is Deck Playable.
Critadel vs 30XX — FAQ
- Should I play Critadel or 30XX first?
- If you want chronology, Critadel (2021) came out before 30XX (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 Critadel and 30XX similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Critadel have multiplayer like 30XX?
- No. 30XX supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Critadel is listed as single-player only.