Choose Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
Choose Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection launched in 2021.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection vs Barbarians & Beasts
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection and Barbarians & Beasts both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (2021) is 2 years older than Barbarians & Beasts (2023). Barbarians & Beasts is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (3.49 USD vs. 29.99 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 Barbarians & Beasts
Choose Barbarians & Beasts if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Barbarians & Beasts launched in 2023.
Both Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection and Barbarians & Beasts sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection |  Barbarians & Beasts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.8% positive (530 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | Imperiarte Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (2021) is 2 years older than Barbarians & Beasts (2023).
- Barbarians & Beasts is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (3.49 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Barbarians & Beasts has no Deck rating yet.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection vs Barbarians & Beasts — FAQ
- Should I play Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection or Barbarians & Beasts first?
- If you want chronology, Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (2021) came out before Barbarians & Beasts (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 Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection and Barbarians & Beasts similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection and Barbarians & Beasts have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Barbarians & Beasts ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Barbarians & Beasts doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.