Choose Loco Motive
Choose Loco Motive if you want the Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Loco Motive launched in 2024.
Loco Motive vs Broken Relic
Loco Motive and Broken Relic both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Loco Motive (2024) is 3 years older than Broken Relic (2027). Loco Motive is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Broken Relic has no Deck rating yet. 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 Broken Relic
Choose Broken Relic if you want the Touch Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Broken Relic launched in 2027.
Both Loco Motive and Broken Relic sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives, 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
 Loco Motive |  Broken Relic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (788 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Robust Games | Sandpenguin |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Loco Motive (2024) is 3 years older than Broken Relic (2027).
- Loco Motive is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Broken Relic has no Deck rating yet.
Loco Motive vs Broken Relic — FAQ
- Should I play Loco Motive or Broken Relic first?
- If you want chronology, Loco Motive (2024) came out before Broken Relic (2027). 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 Loco Motive and Broken Relic similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Loco Motive run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Loco Motive is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Broken Relic doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.