Choose Retrograde
Choose Retrograde if you want an Indie and Massively Multiplayer experience. Retrograde launched in 2021.
Retrograde vs BirdBots
Retrograde and BirdBots 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. Retrograde (2021) is 6 years older than BirdBots (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 BirdBots
Choose BirdBots if you want an Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. BirdBots launched in 2027.
Both Retrograde and BirdBots sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Retrograde |  BirdBots | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Steven Krupski | DogSoul Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Retrograde (2021) is 6 years older than BirdBots (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
Retrograde vs BirdBots — FAQ
- Should I play Retrograde or BirdBots first?
- If you want chronology, Retrograde (2021) came out before BirdBots (2027). 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 Retrograde and BirdBots 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.
- Do both Retrograde and BirdBots have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Retrograde ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; BirdBots ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.