Choose Batu Ta Batu
Choose Batu Ta Batu if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Batu Ta Batu launched in 2020.
Batu Ta Batu vs Loop
Batu Ta Batu and Loop 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. Batu Ta Batu (2020) is 3 years older than Loop (2023). Loop is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Batu Ta Batu (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Loop
Choose Loop if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Loop launched in 2023.
Both Batu Ta Batu and Loop sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Batu Ta Batu |  Loop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 96.6% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | EZSD | Lofi Robot |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Batu Ta Batu (2020) is 3 years older than Loop (2023).
- Loop is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Batu Ta Batu (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Batu Ta Batu has co-op; Loop does not.
Batu Ta Batu vs Loop — FAQ
- Should I play Batu Ta Batu or Loop first?
- If you want chronology, Batu Ta Batu (2020) came out before Loop (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 Batu Ta Batu and Loop 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.