Choose Core Keeper
Choose Core Keeper if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 22,806 Steam reviews back the pick.
Core Keeper vs Platformer
Core Keeper and Platformer both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Both released in 2024. Platformer is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Core Keeper (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Platformer
Choose Platformer if you want an Early Access game with LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Platformer launched in 2024.
Both Core Keeper and Platformer sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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
 Core Keeper |  Platformer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.8% positive (22,806 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Pugstorm | 3Elements |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- Platformer is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Core Keeper (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Core Keeper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Platformer has no Deck rating yet.
Core Keeper vs Platformer — FAQ
- Are Core Keeper and Platformer similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Core Keeper and Platformer have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Core Keeper ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Platformer ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Does Core Keeper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Core Keeper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Platformer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.