Choose Everpixel Tactics
Choose Everpixel Tactics if you want a RPG and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Everpixel Tactics launched in 2021.
Everpixel Tactics vs Cobalt Core
Everpixel Tactics and Cobalt Core both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Everpixel Tactics (2021) is 2 years older than Cobalt Core (2023). Everpixel Tactics is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Cobalt Core (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Cobalt Core
Choose Cobalt Core if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,263 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Everpixel Tactics and Cobalt Core sit in Strategy 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
 Everpixel Tactics |  Cobalt Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 96.6% positive (3,263 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Doom Dino Games | Rocket Rat Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Everpixel Tactics (2021) is 2 years older than Cobalt Core (2023).
- Everpixel Tactics is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Cobalt Core (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Cobalt Core is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Everpixel Tactics has no Deck rating yet.
Everpixel Tactics vs Cobalt Core — FAQ
- Should I play Everpixel Tactics or Cobalt Core first?
- If you want chronology, Everpixel Tactics (2021) came out before Cobalt Core (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 Everpixel Tactics and Cobalt Core similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.