Choose Retromancer
Choose Retromancer if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Retromancer launched in 2019.
Retromancer vs Castle of Shikigami 3
Retromancer and Castle of Shikigami 3 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 6 years older than Castle of Shikigami 3 (2025). Retromancer is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Castle of Shikigami 3 (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Castle of Shikigami 3
Choose Castle of Shikigami 3 if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Castle of Shikigami 3 launched in 2025.
Both Retromancer and Castle of Shikigami 3 sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and 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 |  Castle of Shikigami 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Spinfoam Games | Cosmo Machia, Alfa System |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Retromancer (2019) is 6 years older than Castle of Shikigami 3 (2025).
- Retromancer is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Castle of Shikigami 3 (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Castle of Shikigami 3 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Retromancer has no Deck rating yet.
Retromancer vs Castle of Shikigami 3 — FAQ
- Should I play Retromancer or Castle of Shikigami 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Retromancer (2019) came out before Castle of Shikigami 3 (2025). 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 Castle of Shikigami 3 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.
- Do both Retromancer and Castle of Shikigami 3 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Retromancer ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Castle of Shikigami 3 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.