Choose Caterva
Choose Caterva if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Caterva launched in 2022.
Caterva vs ARC-9
Caterva and ARC-9 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. Caterva (2022) is 4 years older than ARC-9 (2026). 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 ARC-9
Choose ARC-9 if you want a Casual game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ARC-9 launched in 2026.
Both Caterva and ARC-9 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
 Caterva |  ARC-9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Xido Studio | Dynamz Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Caterva (2022) is 4 years older than ARC-9 (2026).
Caterva vs ARC-9 — FAQ
- Should I play Caterva or ARC-9 first?
- If you want chronology, Caterva (2022) came out before ARC-9 (2026). 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 Caterva and ARC-9 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.