Choose Retromancer
Choose Retromancer if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Retromancer launched in 2019.
Retromancer vs Manic Archers
Retromancer and Manic Archers 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 2 years older than Manic Archers (2021). Retromancer is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Manic Archers (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Manic Archers
Choose Manic Archers if you want a Casual experience. Manic Archers launched in 2021.
Both Retromancer and Manic Archers sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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 |  Manic Archers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Spinfoam Games | Ancient Most High Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Retromancer (2019) is 2 years older than Manic Archers (2021).
- Retromancer is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Manic Archers (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Retromancer vs Manic Archers — FAQ
- Should I play Retromancer or Manic Archers first?
- If you want chronology, Retromancer (2019) came out before Manic Archers (2021). 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 Manic Archers 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 Manic Archers have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Retromancer ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Manic Archers ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.