Choose Retromancer
Choose Retromancer if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Retromancer launched in 2019.
Retromancer vs Tanklike
Retromancer and Tanklike 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. Retromancer (2019) is 1 year older than Tanklike (2020). Retromancer is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Tanklike (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Tanklike
Choose Tanklike if you want an Early Access experience. Tanklike launched in 2020.
Both Retromancer and Tanklike sit in Action and Indie 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
 Retromancer |  Tanklike | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Spinfoam Games | Julian Edison, Grayson Dew |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Retromancer (2019) is 1 year older than Tanklike (2020).
- Retromancer is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Tanklike (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Retromancer vs Tanklike — FAQ
- Should I play Retromancer or Tanklike first?
- If you want chronology, Retromancer (2019) came out before Tanklike (2020). 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 Retromancer and Tanklike 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.
- Do both Retromancer and Tanklike have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Retromancer ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Tanklike ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.