Choose Evolver
Choose Evolver if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Steam Input API Support, and Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero.
Evolver vs You are Peter Shorts
Evolver and You are Peter Shorts 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. Evolver is free; You are Peter Shorts is paid (14.99 USD). Both support cooperative play. 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 You are Peter Shorts
Choose You are Peter Shorts if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Online Co-op and LAN Co-op. You are Peter Shorts launched in 2024.
Both Evolver and You are Peter Shorts sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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
 Evolver |  You are Peter Shorts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 89.8% positive (186 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Weapons Grade Studios | ondydev |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Evolver is free; You are Peter Shorts is paid (14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- You are Peter Shorts is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Evolver has no Deck rating yet.
Evolver vs You are Peter Shorts — FAQ
- Are Evolver and You are Peter Shorts 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 Evolver and You are Peter Shorts have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Evolver ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; You are Peter Shorts ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Is Evolver free?
- Yes — Evolver is a free-to-play Steam title. You are Peter Shorts is paid (14.99 USD).