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AFTERBLAST vs Retrovolver

AFTERBLAST and Retrovolver 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. Both released in 2025. Retrovolver is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than AFTERBLAST (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 AFTERBLAST

Choose AFTERBLAST if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. AFTERBLAST launched in 2025.

Choose Retrovolver

Choose Retrovolver if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Retrovolver launched in 2025.

Both AFTERBLAST and Retrovolver 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

AFTERBLAST vs Retrovolver — Steam metadata comparison
AFTERBLAST — Steam game coverAFTERBLASTRetrovolver — Steam game coverRetrovolver
Released20252025
GenresAction, Indie, Early AccessAction, Indie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price14.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews80.7% positive (140 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersLumino GamesPeatfire Games

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AFTERBLAST vs Retrovolver — FAQ

Are AFTERBLAST and Retrovolver 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 Retrovolver have multiplayer like AFTERBLAST?
No. AFTERBLAST supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Retrovolver is listed as single-player only.
Does AFTERBLAST run on Steam Deck?
Yes — AFTERBLAST is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Retrovolver doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.