Choose Spectrum
Choose Spectrum if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Spectrum launched in 2021.
Spectrum vs Super Retro Retry
Spectrum and Super Retro Retry both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Spectrum (2021) is 2 years older than Super Retro Retry (2023). Super Retro Retry is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Spectrum (0.74 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 Super Retro Retry
Choose Super Retro Retry if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 81% cheaper on the Steam Store. Super Retro Retry launched in 2023.
Both Spectrum and Super Retro Retry sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Spectrum |  Super Retro Retry | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 0.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Liam Mullins | NetDancer Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Spectrum (2021) is 2 years older than Super Retro Retry (2023).
- Super Retro Retry is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Spectrum (0.74 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Spectrum vs Super Retro Retry — FAQ
- Should I play Spectrum or Super Retro Retry first?
- If you want chronology, Spectrum (2021) came out before Super Retro Retry (2023). 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 Spectrum and Super Retro Retry similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.