Choose Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1
Choose Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 launched in 2023.
Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 vs Crystal Project
Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 and Crystal Project both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Crystal Project (2022) is 1 year older than Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 (2023). Crystal Project scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 (87.5% 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 Crystal Project
Choose Crystal Project if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,143 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 and Crystal Project sit in Strategy, 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
 Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 |  Crystal Project | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.5% positive (24 reviews) | 92% positive (2,143 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | House of Pandas | Andrew Willman |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Crystal Project (2022) is 1 year older than Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 (2023).
- Crystal Project scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 (87.5% positive).
- Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Crystal Project (9.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Crystal Project is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 has no Deck rating yet.
Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 vs Crystal Project — FAQ
- Should I play Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 or Crystal Project first?
- If you want chronology, Crystal Project (2022) came out before Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 (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 Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 and Crystal Project similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.