Choose Brawler
Choose Brawler if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Brawler launched in 2021.
Brawler vs Ninja Scroller
Brawler and Ninja Scroller 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. Brawler (2021) is 2 years older than Ninja Scroller (2023). Brawler is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Ninja Scroller (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Ninja Scroller
Choose Ninja Scroller if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Ninja Scroller launched in 2023.
Both Brawler and Ninja Scroller 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
 Brawler |  Ninja Scroller | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cobra Blade | Mars Touch Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Brawler (2021) is 2 years older than Ninja Scroller (2023).
- Brawler is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Ninja Scroller (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Brawler has co-op; Ninja Scroller does not.
Brawler vs Ninja Scroller — FAQ
- Should I play Brawler or Ninja Scroller first?
- If you want chronology, Brawler (2021) came out before Ninja Scroller (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 Brawler and Ninja Scroller 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.
- Does Ninja Scroller have multiplayer like Brawler?
- No. Brawler supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Ninja Scroller is listed as single-player only.