Choose Renova
Choose Renova if you want an Action and Early Access game with Multi-player, LAN PvP, and PvP. Renova launched in 2021.
Renova vs Backstab
Renova and Backstab both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Renova (2021) is 2 years older than Backstab (2023). Backstab is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than Renova (7.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Backstab
Choose Backstab if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Backstab launched in 2023.
Both Renova and Backstab sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Renova |  Backstab | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Teutonic Games | 一只零零发工作室 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Renova (2021) is 2 years older than Backstab (2023).
- Backstab is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than Renova (7.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Renova vs Backstab — FAQ
- Should I play Renova or Backstab first?
- If you want chronology, Renova (2021) came out before Backstab (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 Renova and Backstab similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Backstab have multiplayer like Renova?
- No. Renova supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Backstab is listed as single-player only.