Choose Retromancer
Choose Retromancer if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Retromancer launched in 2019.
Retromancer vs CRATES N' MOHAWKS
Retromancer and CRATES N' MOHAWKS both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Retromancer (2019) is 3 years older than CRATES N' MOHAWKS (2022). Retromancer is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than CRATES N' MOHAWKS (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 CRATES N' MOHAWKS
Choose CRATES N' MOHAWKS if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. CRATES N' MOHAWKS launched in 2022.
Both Retromancer and CRATES N' MOHAWKS sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  CRATES N' MOHAWKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Spinfoam Games | hslentz |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Retromancer (2019) is 3 years older than CRATES N' MOHAWKS (2022).
- Retromancer is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than CRATES N' MOHAWKS (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Retromancer has co-op; CRATES N' MOHAWKS does not.
Retromancer vs CRATES N' MOHAWKS — FAQ
- Should I play Retromancer or CRATES N' MOHAWKS first?
- If you want chronology, Retromancer (2019) came out before CRATES N' MOHAWKS (2022). 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 CRATES N' MOHAWKS similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Does CRATES N' MOHAWKS have multiplayer like Retromancer?
- No. Retromancer supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while CRATES N' MOHAWKS is listed as single-player only.