Choose ALTF4
Choose ALTF4 if you want an Action and Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,426 Steam reviews back the pick.
ALTF4 vs PATCHED
ALTF4 and PATCHED both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. ALTF4 (2021) is 5 years older than PATCHED (2026). ALTF4 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than PATCHED (72.7% positive). 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 PATCHED
Choose PATCHED if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. PATCHED launched in 2026.
Both ALTF4 and PATCHED sit in Adventure on Steam, 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
 ALTF4 |  PATCHED | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (1,426 reviews) | 72.7% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | PUMPKIM | Ghost Knights |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- ALTF4 (2021) is 5 years older than PATCHED (2026).
- ALTF4 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than PATCHED (72.7% positive).
- PATCHED is free; ALTF4 is paid (2.99 USD).
- ALTF4 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PATCHED has no Deck rating yet.
ALTF4 vs PATCHED — FAQ
- Should I play ALTF4 or PATCHED first?
- If you want chronology, ALTF4 (2021) came out before PATCHED (2026). 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 ALTF4 and PATCHED similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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 PATCHED have multiplayer like ALTF4?
- No. ALTF4 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while PATCHED is listed as single-player only.
- Is PATCHED free?
- Yes — PATCHED is a free-to-play Steam title. ALTF4 is paid (2.99 USD).
- Does ALTF4 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ALTF4 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. PATCHED doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.