Choose Tape to Tape
Choose Tape to Tape if you want an Action and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,823 Steam reviews back the pick.
Tape to Tape vs Lacrosse 26
Tape to Tape and Lacrosse 26 both land in Sports 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 Sports games on Steam. Tape to Tape (2023) is 3 years older than Lacrosse 26 (2026). Tape to Tape is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Lacrosse 26 (19.99 USD vs. 34.99 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 Lacrosse 26
Choose Lacrosse 26 if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Lacrosse 26 launched in 2026.
Both Tape to Tape and Lacrosse 26 sit in Sports 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
 Tape to Tape |  Lacrosse 26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Early Access | Sports, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92% positive (2,823 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Excellent Rectangle | Crosse Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Sports games on Steam.
- Tape to Tape (2023) is 3 years older than Lacrosse 26 (2026).
- Tape to Tape is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Lacrosse 26 (19.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Tape to Tape is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lacrosse 26 has no Deck rating yet.
Tape to Tape vs Lacrosse 26 — FAQ
- Should I play Tape to Tape or Lacrosse 26 first?
- If you want chronology, Tape to Tape (2023) came out before Lacrosse 26 (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 Tape to Tape and Lacrosse 26 similar?
- They overlap on Sports 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 Tape to Tape and Lacrosse 26 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Tape to Tape ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Lacrosse 26 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Tape to Tape run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Tape to Tape is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Lacrosse 26 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.