Choose RETROLD
Choose RETROLD if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. RETROLD launched in 2021.
RETROLD vs Joutun
RETROLD and Joutun both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. RETROLD (2021) is 3 years older than Joutun (2024). RETROLD is free; Joutun is paid (54.99 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 Joutun
Choose Joutun if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Joutun launched in 2024.
Both RETROLD and Joutun sit in Indie and Casual 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
 RETROLD |  Joutun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 54.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bernardo Barreiros Fialho | GreenBranchGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- RETROLD (2021) is 3 years older than Joutun (2024).
- RETROLD is free; Joutun is paid (54.99 USD).
RETROLD vs Joutun — FAQ
- Should I play RETROLD or Joutun first?
- If you want chronology, RETROLD (2021) came out before Joutun (2024). 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 RETROLD and Joutun similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 Joutun have multiplayer like RETROLD?
- No. RETROLD supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Joutun is listed as single-player only.
- Is RETROLD free?
- Yes — RETROLD is a free-to-play Steam title. Joutun is paid (54.99 USD).