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 Laser Circle
RETROLD and Laser Circle 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 Laser Circle (2024). RETROLD is free; Laser Circle 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 Laser Circle
Choose Laser Circle if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Laser Circle launched in 2024.
Both RETROLD and Laser Circle 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 |  Laser Circle | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Laser Circle (2024).
- RETROLD is free; Laser Circle is paid (54.99 USD).
RETROLD vs Laser Circle — FAQ
- Should I play RETROLD or Laser Circle first?
- If you want chronology, RETROLD (2021) came out before Laser Circle (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 Laser Circle 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 Laser Circle have multiplayer like RETROLD?
- No. RETROLD supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Laser Circle is listed as single-player only.
- Is RETROLD free?
- Yes — RETROLD is a free-to-play Steam title. Laser Circle is paid (54.99 USD).