Choose Robo Gauntlet
Choose Robo Gauntlet if you want an Action game with LAN PvP. Robo Gauntlet launched in 2020.
Robo Gauntlet vs 17 Steps
Robo Gauntlet and 17 Steps both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Robo Gauntlet (2020) is 6 years older than 17 Steps (2026). 17 Steps is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Robo Gauntlet (2.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 17 Steps
Choose 17 Steps if you want a Casual game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. 17 Steps launched in 2026.
Both Robo Gauntlet and 17 Steps sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Robo Gauntlet |  17 Steps | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | KodakYarr | SmilingMiles |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Robo Gauntlet (2020) is 6 years older than 17 Steps (2026).
- 17 Steps is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Robo Gauntlet (2.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- 17 Steps has co-op; Robo Gauntlet does not.
Robo Gauntlet vs 17 Steps — FAQ
- Should I play Robo Gauntlet or 17 Steps first?
- If you want chronology, Robo Gauntlet (2020) came out before 17 Steps (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 Robo Gauntlet and 17 Steps similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.