Choose Destropolis
Choose Destropolis if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Destropolis launched in 2020.
Destropolis vs Shootvaders: The Beginning
Destropolis and Shootvaders: The Beginning 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. Destropolis (2020) is 1 year older than Shootvaders: The Beginning (2021). Shootvaders: The Beginning is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Destropolis (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Shootvaders: The Beginning
Choose Shootvaders: The Beginning if you want a Casual experience. Shootvaders: The Beginning launched in 2021.
Both Destropolis and Shootvaders: The Beginning sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Destropolis |  Shootvaders: The Beginning | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.2% positive (133 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Igrek Games | Went2Play LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Destropolis (2020) is 1 year older than Shootvaders: The Beginning (2021).
- Shootvaders: The Beginning is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Destropolis (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Destropolis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Shootvaders: The Beginning has no Deck rating yet.
Destropolis vs Shootvaders: The Beginning — FAQ
- Should I play Destropolis or Shootvaders: The Beginning first?
- If you want chronology, Destropolis (2020) came out before Shootvaders: The Beginning (2021). 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 Destropolis and Shootvaders: The Beginning 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.
- Do both Destropolis and Shootvaders: The Beginning have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Destropolis ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Shootvaders: The Beginning ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Destropolis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Destropolis is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Shootvaders: The Beginning doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.