Choose SKULL CHAINZ
Choose SKULL CHAINZ if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. SKULL CHAINZ launched in 2022.
SKULL CHAINZ vs Red Tower
SKULL CHAINZ and Red Tower both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. SKULL CHAINZ (2022) is 3 years older than Red Tower (2025). Red Tower is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than SKULL CHAINZ (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Red Tower
Choose Red Tower if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Red Tower launched in 2025.
Both SKULL CHAINZ and Red Tower sit in Action and Indie 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
 SKULL CHAINZ |  Red Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (23 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chaoclypse | Dream4team |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SKULL CHAINZ (2022) is 3 years older than Red Tower (2025).
- Red Tower is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than SKULL CHAINZ (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: SKULL CHAINZ is Deck Verified, Red Tower is Deck Playable.
SKULL CHAINZ vs Red Tower — FAQ
- Should I play SKULL CHAINZ or Red Tower first?
- If you want chronology, SKULL CHAINZ (2022) came out before Red Tower (2025). 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 SKULL CHAINZ and Red Tower similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.