Choose SPRAWL
Choose SPRAWL if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,279 Steam reviews back the pick.
SPRAWL vs Gauntlet
SPRAWL and Gauntlet 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. SPRAWL (2023) is 1 year older than Gauntlet (2024). Gauntlet is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than SPRAWL (2.99 USD vs. 4.49 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 Gauntlet
Choose Gauntlet if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gauntlet launched in 2024.
Both SPRAWL and Gauntlet 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
 SPRAWL |  Gauntlet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.49 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (1,279 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MAETH | extMag |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SPRAWL (2023) is 1 year older than Gauntlet (2024).
- Gauntlet is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than SPRAWL (2.99 USD vs. 4.49 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
SPRAWL vs Gauntlet — FAQ
- Should I play SPRAWL or Gauntlet first?
- If you want chronology, SPRAWL (2023) came out before Gauntlet (2024). 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 SPRAWL and Gauntlet 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.