Choose SENTRY
Choose SENTRY if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. SENTRY launched in 2024.
SENTRY vs DOLLMAKER
SENTRY and DOLLMAKER both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. SENTRY (2024) is 1 year older than DOLLMAKER (2025). DOLLMAKER scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than SENTRY (84.3% 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 DOLLMAKER
Choose DOLLMAKER if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. DOLLMAKER launched in 2025.
Both SENTRY and DOLLMAKER sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 SENTRY |  DOLLMAKER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.3% positive (656 reviews) | 95.2% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fireblade Software | STH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- SENTRY (2024) is 1 year older than DOLLMAKER (2025).
- DOLLMAKER scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than SENTRY (84.3% positive).
- DOLLMAKER is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than SENTRY (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- SENTRY has co-op; DOLLMAKER does not.
- SENTRY is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DOLLMAKER has no Deck rating yet.
SENTRY vs DOLLMAKER — FAQ
- Should I play SENTRY or DOLLMAKER first?
- If you want chronology, SENTRY (2024) came out before DOLLMAKER (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 SENTRY and DOLLMAKER similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
- Does DOLLMAKER have multiplayer like SENTRY?
- No. SENTRY supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while DOLLMAKER is listed as single-player only.
- Does SENTRY run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SENTRY is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DOLLMAKER doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.