Choose Code Arcturus
Choose Code Arcturus if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Code Arcturus launched in 2020.
Code Arcturus vs Quadroids
Code Arcturus and Quadroids both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. Code Arcturus (2020) is 4 years older than Quadroids (2024). Code Arcturus is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Quadroids (3.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Quadroids
Choose Quadroids if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Quadroids launched in 2024.
Both Code Arcturus and Quadroids sit in Action 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
 Code Arcturus |  Quadroids | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Norbert Érsek | Blue Loop |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Code Arcturus (2020) is 4 years older than Quadroids (2024).
- Code Arcturus is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Quadroids (3.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Quadroids has co-op; Code Arcturus does not.
- Quadroids is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Code Arcturus has no Deck rating yet.
Code Arcturus vs Quadroids — FAQ
- Should I play Code Arcturus or Quadroids first?
- If you want chronology, Code Arcturus (2020) came out before Quadroids (2024). 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 Code Arcturus and Quadroids similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Code Arcturus have multiplayer like Quadroids?
- No. Quadroids supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Code Arcturus is listed as single-player only.