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 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Retromancer launched in 2019.
Retromancer vs KosmoSquad
Retromancer and KosmoSquad 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 KosmoSquad (2020). Retromancer is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than KosmoSquad (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 KosmoSquad
Choose KosmoSquad if it matches what drew you to this matchup. KosmoSquad launched in 2020.
Both Retromancer and KosmoSquad 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 |  KosmoSquad | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Spinfoam Games | FlatRedBall, LLC, Narfox LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Retromancer (2019) is 1 year older than KosmoSquad (2020).
- Retromancer is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than KosmoSquad (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Retromancer vs KosmoSquad — FAQ
- Should I play Retromancer or KosmoSquad first?
- If you want chronology, Retromancer (2019) came out before KosmoSquad (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 KosmoSquad 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 KosmoSquad have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Retromancer ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; KosmoSquad ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.