Choose PIRATECRAFT
Choose PIRATECRAFT if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with Online PvP and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. PIRATECRAFT launched in 2021.
PIRATECRAFT vs GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab
PIRATECRAFT and GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab both land in Action, Adventure, Casual 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. PIRATECRAFT (2021) is 5 years older than GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab (2026). PIRATECRAFT is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab
Choose GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab if you want a Sports, Strategy, and Indie game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab launched in 2026.
Both PIRATECRAFT and GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab sit in Action, Adventure, and Casual 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
 PIRATECRAFT |  GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Casual | Action, Sports, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40% positive (15 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Game for games | GLITCHED MATRIX |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- PIRATECRAFT (2021) is 5 years older than GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab (2026).
- PIRATECRAFT is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
PIRATECRAFT vs GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab — FAQ
- Should I play PIRATECRAFT or GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab first?
- If you want chronology, PIRATECRAFT (2021) came out before GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab (2026). 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 PIRATECRAFT and GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Casual 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 PIRATECRAFT and GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PIRATECRAFT ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; GLITCHED MATRIX Prototype Lab ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, LAN Co-op.