Choose Super Phantom Cat
Choose Super Phantom Cat if you want an Action, Indie, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Super Phantom Cat launched in 2019.
Super Phantom Cat vs Crypt Custodian
Super Phantom Cat and Crypt Custodian both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Super Phantom Cat (2019) is 5 years older than Crypt Custodian (2024). Crypt Custodian scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Super Phantom Cat (70.8% 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 Crypt Custodian
Choose Crypt Custodian if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,495 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Super Phantom Cat and Crypt Custodian sit in 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
 Super Phantom Cat |  Crypt Custodian | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.8% positive (24 reviews) | 97.7% positive (1,495 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Veewo Games | Kyle Thompson |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Super Phantom Cat (2019) is 5 years older than Crypt Custodian (2024).
- Crypt Custodian scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Super Phantom Cat (70.8% positive).
- Super Phantom Cat is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Crypt Custodian (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Super Phantom Cat vs Crypt Custodian — FAQ
- Should I play Super Phantom Cat or Crypt Custodian first?
- If you want chronology, Super Phantom Cat (2019) came out before Crypt Custodian (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 Super Phantom Cat and Crypt Custodian similar?
- They overlap on 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.