Choose Crescent Hollow
Choose Crescent Hollow if you want a Simulation and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crescent Hollow launched in 2018.
Crescent Hollow vs Ys X: Nordics
Crescent Hollow and Ys X: Nordics both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Crescent Hollow (2018) is 6 years older than Ys X: Nordics (2024). Crescent Hollow is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Ys X: Nordics (14.99 USD vs. 47.99 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 Ys X: Nordics
Choose Ys X: Nordics if you want an Adventure game with HDR available, Steam Timeline, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ys X: Nordics launched in 2024.
Both Crescent Hollow and Ys X: Nordics sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Crescent Hollow |  Ys X: Nordics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 47.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 76.2% positive (673 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | ShadowInk Designs | Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Crescent Hollow (2018) is 6 years older than Ys X: Nordics (2024).
- Crescent Hollow is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Ys X: Nordics (14.99 USD vs. 47.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Ys X: Nordics is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Crescent Hollow has no Deck rating yet.
Crescent Hollow vs Ys X: Nordics — FAQ
- Should I play Crescent Hollow or Ys X: Nordics first?
- If you want chronology, Crescent Hollow (2018) came out before Ys X: Nordics (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 Crescent Hollow and Ys X: Nordics similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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 Crescent Hollow and Ys X: Nordics have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Crescent Hollow ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Ys X: Nordics ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.