Choose KARM
Choose KARM if it matches what drew you to this matchup. KARM launched in 2024.
KARM vs CULTIC
KARM and CULTIC 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. CULTIC (2022) is 2 years older than KARM (2024). CULTIC scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than KARM (66.7% 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 CULTIC
Choose CULTIC if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,082 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both KARM and CULTIC 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
 KARM |  CULTIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Price unknown | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (27 reviews) | 97.5% positive (6,082 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Matthieu Gouby | Jasozz Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CULTIC (2022) is 2 years older than KARM (2024).
- CULTIC scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than KARM (66.7% positive).
- CULTIC is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; KARM has no Deck rating yet.
KARM vs CULTIC — FAQ
- Should I play KARM or CULTIC first?
- If you want chronology, CULTIC (2022) came out before KARM (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 KARM and CULTIC 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.