Risk of Rain Returns vs CRYPTARK
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
CRYPTARK
+9
rating points
More player ratings
Risk of Rain Returns
31 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
IndieShooter
Themes
ActionScience fiction
Features
roguelikeroguelite
Key Differences
Genres
Risk of Rain Returns
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
CRYPTARK
AdventureStrategy
Features
Risk of Rain Returns
alien worldunlockable charactersunlockable itemscollectiblesminigames
CRYPTARK
space combatrandom level generationprocedurally generatedmechpax east 2016
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Risk of Rain Returns | CRYPTARK |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2023 | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Rating | 71/100 (31 ratings) | 80/100 (10 ratings) |
| Genres | Hack and slash/Beat 'em upIndieShooter | AdventureIndieShooterStrategy |
| Themes | ActionScience fiction | ActionScience fiction |
| Features | roguelikeroguelitealien worldunlockable charactersunlockable itemscollectiblesminigames | roguelikeroguelitespace combatrandom level generationprocedurally generatedmechpax east 2016pax west 2016twin stick controldifficult2d |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | Side view | Side view |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4 |
Comparison Summary
Risk of Rain Returns and CRYPTARK have a 8/10 match score. Both games overlap around Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player, Side view, Indie, Shooter.
Risk of Rain Returns stands out for Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, alien world, unlockable characters, unlockable items, while CRYPTARK stands out for Adventure, Strategy, space combat, random level generation.
CRYPTARK has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player are the most likely to find value in both.