Choose JAB!
Choose JAB! if you want a Casual game with Online PvP. JAB! launched in 2021.
JAB! vs RETROBOTS
JAB! and RETROBOTS 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. JAB! (2021) is 6 years older than RETROBOTS (2027). RETROBOTS has co-op; JAB! does not. 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 RETROBOTS
Choose RETROBOTS if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op, DualShock Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. RETROBOTS launched in 2027.
Both JAB! and RETROBOTS sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 JAB! |  RETROBOTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Hyperspeed Entertainment | Tornado Kick Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- JAB! (2021) is 6 years older than RETROBOTS (2027).
- RETROBOTS has co-op; JAB! does not.
JAB! vs RETROBOTS — FAQ
- Should I play JAB! or RETROBOTS first?
- If you want chronology, JAB! (2021) came out before RETROBOTS (2027). 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 JAB! and RETROBOTS 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.