Choose RIPOUT
Choose RIPOUT if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. RIPOUT launched in 2024.
RIPOUT vs Kronos
RIPOUT and Kronos 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. RIPOUT (2024) is 1 year older than Kronos (2025). Kronos is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than RIPOUT (0.59 USD vs. 19.99 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 Kronos
Choose Kronos if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kronos launched in 2025.
Both RIPOUT and Kronos sit in Action 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
 RIPOUT |  Kronos | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.5% positive (550 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pet Project Games | Wild Monkey |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- RIPOUT (2024) is 1 year older than Kronos (2025).
- Kronos is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than RIPOUT (0.59 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- RIPOUT has co-op; Kronos does not.
- RIPOUT is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Kronos has no Deck rating yet.
RIPOUT vs Kronos — FAQ
- Should I play RIPOUT or Kronos first?
- If you want chronology, RIPOUT (2024) came out before Kronos (2025). 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 RIPOUT and Kronos 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.
- Does Kronos have multiplayer like RIPOUT?
- No. RIPOUT supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Kronos is listed as single-player only.
- Does RIPOUT run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — RIPOUT is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Kronos doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.